JPY=X - USD/JPY
| Previous close | 108.082 |
| Open | 108.082 |
| Bid | 108.159 |
| Day's range | 107.99 - 108.371 |
| 52-week range | 104.8710 - 114.5110 |
| Ask | 108.162 |
- FX Empire
USD/JPY Price Forecast – US dollar gaps lower to kick off week against Japanese yen
The US dollar gapped lower to kick off the trading session against the Japanese yen, as traders look for the safety of the yen after the drone attacks in Saudi Arabia. That being the case, we fell immediately but have spent the rest of the time trying to fill that gap.
- FX Empire
GBP/JPY Price Forecast – British pound gapped lower against Japanese yen amid chaos
The British pound gapped lower against the Japanese yen to kick off the week on Monday as the tensions in the Middle East and more importantly the drone attacks have caused a lot of fear.
- Investing.com
U.S. Dollar Recovers from Safe-Haven Flight After Saudi Attacks
Investing.com - The U.S. dollar recovered from an earlier low caused by an attack on oil fields in Saudi Arabia.
- FX Empire
USD/JPY Fundamental Daily Forecast – Heightened Risks in Middle East Could Keep Lid on Dollar/Yen
Any escalation in the tensions in the region will send the USD/JPY sharply lower. However, if calm breaks out and crude oil prices return to last week’s levels then look for further upside action in the Dollar/Yen.
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Weekly Outlook: Sept 16 - 20
Investing.com - The safe haven yen and Swiss franc look likely to strengthen when markets open this week amid heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East after weekend attacks on Saudi oil plants disrupted global oil supplies.
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Economic Calendar - Top 5 Things to Watch This Week
Investing.com - Oil prices will react when markets open after an attack on a key Saudi production facility, amid uncertainty over how much global supply will be disrupted. Investors are also bracing for another interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve this week, as well as a flurry of rate decisions from other world central banks.
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GBP/JPY Weekly Price Forecast – British pound has strong week against Japanese yen
The British pound rallied significantly during the week against the Japanese yen, reaching towards the ¥135 level. That of course should attract a lot of attention as it is an area of extreme order flow.
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GBP/JPY Price Forecast – British pound continues to reach towards resistance
The GBP/JPY pair has rallied during the trading session on Friday to reach towards the crucial ¥135 level. This is an area that coincides with a lot of different moving pieces, so at this point the question is can we continue?
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Sterling Rises on Speculation of UK Softening Brexit Stance
Investing.com - The pound rose on Friday on a newspaper report that the U.K. government is contemplating some type of regulatory divergence between Northern Ireland the U.K. in an attempt to secure a Brexit deal.
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USD/JPY Fundamental Daily Forecast – Hovering Near 6-Week High Amid US-China Trade Optimism
Retail Sales have been supported for most of the year by the income gains generated by the tight job market so if there is a miss in the report, it will be to the upside. This could be bullish for the USD/JPY. Although it won’t affect next week’s Fed interest rate decision, it could have an impact on future rate cuts.
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Top 5 Things to Know in the Market on Friday
Investing.com -- Stocks are within touching distance of new all-time highs after China stoked hopes of a trade deal with the U.S. Meanwhile, sterling is at a two-month high as Brexit risks recede, and WeWork's IPO is back on the road. Here's what you need to know in financial markets on Friday, 13th September.
- FX Empire
Brexit and U.S Retail Sales Put the GBP and the USD in Focus
It’s risk-on through the Asian session as the markets respond to the ECB move. On the day ahead, the focus will be on Brexit and U.S retail sales figures.
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GBP/JPY Price Forecast – British pound chops back and forth against Japanese yen
The British pound went back and forth during the trading session on Thursday, as we are starting to get a bit exhausted. However, you can also make a compelling argument for the fact that we have seen support as well. Ultimately, the trading this market is about being very patient.
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Could Next Week’s Agenda Turn Things Upside Down?
So far this week, commodity currencies are shining as safe haven currencies are retreating on newfound optimism over US-China trade, Brexit, Hong Kong and central bank easing. But could this be sustained next week? The big focus will be on Thursday’s ECB meeting, which comes with updated staff projections and is widely expected to see the ECB introduce further easing measures.
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Euro Surges vs Dollar as Trade Truce Report Trumps ECB
Investing.com - The U.S. dollar retreated across the board on Thursday after a report suggesting a trade truce between the U.S. and China lent wings to risk assets of all stripes, although it pared losses as the White House denied the report.
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USD/JPY Fundamental Daily Forecast – Major Stimulus from ECB Should Increase Demand for Risky Assets
Today’s European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate and monetary policy decisions could drive the USD/JPY even higher if they come out with an extremely dovish stimulus package. This could drive global equity markets higher, making the safe-haven Japanese Yen a less-desirable safe-haven asset.
- FX Empire
As Tensions Ease Between the U.S and China, it’s all Eyes on the ECB
Tensions between the U.S and China ease, supporting risk ahead of the heavily anticipated ECB monetary policy decision later today.
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Safe-haven Yen Falls as Trump Delays China Tariffs, Sparks Risk Rally
Investing.com - The Japanese yen, which is widely considered as a safe-haven currency, fell on Thursday in Asia as encouraging signs in U.S.-China trade situation improved investor sentiment.
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USD/JPY Price Forecast – US dollar continues to grind against Japanese yen
The US dollar continues to grind higher against the Japanese yen on Wednesday, reaching towards the ¥108 level. At this point, it looks like there is a lot of noise just above though, but we could continue going higher.
- FX Empire
GBP/JPY Price Forecast – British pound runs into exhaustion against Japanese yen
The British pound try to rally during the trading session on Wednesday but has given back a bit of the gains to show signs of exhaustion. At this point, it’s likely that the parabolic move is starting to run into serious trouble. Beyond that, the ¥135 level above is where I believe the “ceiling” in the market is.
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Dollar Gains on Strong PPI Data; Loonie Slips as Oil Prices Slump
Investing.com – The dollar rose on Wednesday as U.S. bond yields continued to edge higher on hot inflation data, while a retreat in the loonie amid falling U.S. crude prices also boosted the greenback.
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Global Times Tweets Support Market Hopes
Asian markets are growing in the hope of stimulus, while Europe and the US are waiting for signals from the central banks. China continues to struggle for economic growth, as it aims to resist the effect of trade disputes with the U.S.
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U.S. Dollar Rises; Trump Goes After Fed
Investing.com - The U.S. dollar was higher on Wednesday as U.S. President Donald Trump once again went after the Federal Reserve for not cutting interest rates as much as he would like.
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One Less War Hawk
U.S. stocks erased losses in the afternoon as optimism continues to rise that trade talks may be on the verge of taking a positive turn.
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USD/JPY Fundamental Daily Forecast – Supported by Fading Concerns Over Global Economic Slowdown
Bloomberg says the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may be considering a so-called reverse operation twist. “That’s where the central bank moves to cut short-term rates while supporting longer-term ones. In theory, it could head off yen appreciation, support institutional investors’ returns and boost bank stocks,” according to Bloomberg.
