Foreign exchange option expiration levels for Sept. 4 New York cut
FX option expiry strikes and notional amounts for major pairs at the Sept. 4 New York cut.
04/09/2026 06:116 min read
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Asia-Pacific shares drift ahead of US payrolls data
Asian markets were directionless as traders awaited US payrolls, with currencies recovering and commodities steady.
04/09/2026 04:019 min read
JPMorgan says $103 billion yen short could spark deeper slide in USD/JPY
JPMorgan warns a $103 billion yen short bet could accelerate USD/JPY losses below 155, though it doubts the rally will go much further.
04/09/2026 02:0111 min read
Fed's Waller downplays rate hike bets; yen surges
Waller signaled no hurry to raise rates; yen jumped on suspected intervention.
03/09/2026 21:414 min read
Dovish Fed comments lift stocks, push yields and dollar lower
Fed's Waller hints at rate hold on disinflation; stocks rise, yields and dollar fall as markets react.
03/09/2026 13:5213 min read
Bond yields slip from peaks as market awaits US jobs data
Global bond yields retreat from highs, with focus shifting to US non-farm payrolls data due Friday.
03/09/2026 05:217 min read
USD/JPY slides below 158 as yen gains strength, technical outlook shifts
USD/JPY fell nearly 1% dropping back below 158 as yen strengthens on BOJ rate hike expectations and yield pullback.
03/09/2026 05:118 min read
Yen extends rally below 157.70 on BOJ hawks, soft Fed tone
USD/JPY falls below 157.70 as hawkish BOJ comments and less hawkish Fed outlook weaken dollar, with geopolitics and payrolls in focus.
03/09/2026 03:4223 min read
USDJPY breaks below 200-hour MA, then rebounds above 100-day MA
USDJPY fell below the 200-hour moving average but recovered above the 100-day moving average, highlighting key technical levels.
02/09/2026 14:4213 min read
USDJPY breaks under the 200-hour MA, bounces off the 100-day MA
Sellers pushed USDJPY under the 200-hour moving average, but the pair bounced back above the 100-day moving average as momentum faded.
02/09/2026 14:3213 min read
Bond yield rise keeps European markets edgy
Global bond yields rose to multi-year highs, keeping European markets on edge. Equities fell, while USD/JPY pulled back from 160.40.
02/09/2026 12:126 min read
Dollar-yen pulls back after early climb to near five-week high
USD/JPY fell to 159.60 after earlier reaching 160.40, its highest since 31 July, raising questions about possible Tokyo rate checks.
02/09/2026 06:226 min read
Ueda stays silent on September rate hike expectations, leaves market pricing unchallenged
BOJ Governor Ueda did not push back on market expectations for a September rate hike, while Finance Minister Katayama highlighted G20 discussions on debt and…
02/09/2026 00:1114 min read
ECB's Nagel says global economy still growing despite Middle East unrest
ECB's Nagel said the global economy remains on a growth trajectory despite Middle East tensions and welcomed coordinated JPY intervention.
01/09/2026 13:214 min read
Bessent's remarks signal US intervention comes at a cost for Japan
Bessent hints Japan must act after US intervention help, pushing BOJ and Takaichi on policy.
01/09/2026 04:529 min read