Yen Under Pressure as Fed-BoJ Divergence Keeps USD/JPY Elevated
Hedging, JPY, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, USD
Yen Under Pressure as Fed-BoJ Divergence Keeps USD/JPY Elevated
The Japanese yen is trading under renewed pressure against the US dollar, with USD/JPY around 157.75 as the pair recovers from Friday’s retracement decline. The move comes after the latest Bank of Japan meeting minutes and against a backdrop of elevated US Treasury yields and expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening. The policy divergence between […]
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EUR, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, USD
Euro Under Pressure as Fed Hawkishness Widens the Policy Divide
The euro is trading near 1.1380 against the US dollar, remaining below the 1.1400 level as a more hawkish Federal Reserve outlook and continued Middle East tensions support demand for the dollar. The latest move leaves EUR/USD close to levels where the decline could become technically stretched, while the monetary-policy outlook remains the dominant fundamental […]
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US President Donald Trump says he will not rule out more Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he believes the war with Iran will be won “very soon,” adding that additional military strikes before the midterm elections are possible, Fox News reported. “I think what’s going to happen is we’re going to win this war very soon, and as soon as we win it, […]
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Philippines Consumer Confidence Improves in Q3
The consumer confidence indicator in the Philippines rose to -29.8 in the third quarter of 2026 from -42 in the previous quarter, which marked the weakest reading since Q4 2020 during the COVID pandemic. The improvement was driven by expectations of higher earnings, additional sources of income, and more stable employment. All three major component […]
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Market Analysis, Metals, Technical Analysis
Gold Under Pressure as Oil and Fed Expectations Reshape the Market
Gold is trading around $4,250 an ounce, extending its recent decline and approaching its lowest level in seven weeks. The market is facing pressure from a combination of elevated oil prices, uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and growing expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to maintain or increase monetary policy restraint to contain […]
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Japan Stocks Hold Near Four-Week High as Market Momentum Builds
Japan’s benchmark stock market index is trading around 66,845 points, its highest level since August 2026, as the broader equity market maintains its upward momentum. The index has gained approximately 0.52% over the past four weeks and is up 48.19% over the past 12 months, highlighting the strength of the longer-term advance. The market is […]
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Market Analysis, Technical Analysis
US Equities Face Higher-Rate and Geopolitical Pressure
US equity futures are starting the week under pressure as investors assess a combination of elevated oil prices, rising Treasury yields and uncertainty surrounding developments in the Middle East. The rejection of Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz has kept energy-market risks elevated, while expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening and concerns […]
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Market Analysis
BoJ Minutes: Members agree financial conditions remain accommodative
The Bank of Japan (BoJ) board members shared their views on the monetary policy outlook on Monday, per the BoJ Minutes of the July meeting. Key quotes Members agreed financial conditions remain accommodative. Some members note consumer prices rising, reflecting increased import costs. Several members noted companies steadily pass rising raw material costs, sustaining high wholesale inflation. Many […]
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AUD, Market Analysis, Technical Analysis, USD
Australian Dollar Tests 0.7000 as Fed-RBA Rate Expectations Drive the Outlook
The Australian dollar is trading near 0.7010 against the US dollar as stronger US Treasury yields and increasingly hawkish Federal Reserve expectations keep pressure on AUD/USD. Attention is now turning toward the Reserve Bank of Australia’s upcoming interest-rate decision, which could provide an important counterweight to US monetary-policy expectations. The currency remains caught between two […]
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Trump says he expects renewed Iran talks this week
Here’s a brief recap of the key developments in the Middle East war that occurred over the weekend, which are expected to have a significant impact on markets in the upcoming week.
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