[XAU/USD] After Filling the Gap
At the start of the Tokyo market this week, the dollar rose, leading to initial selling of gold. Gold dropped to 2,621, which is almost the same level as last …
[CAD/JPY] Trump’s Tariffs and Yen Strength
Former U.S. President Trump announced a 25% tariff on Canada, causing the Canadian dollar to weaken. However, last week, Mexico reached an agreement with Trump on immigration measures, which led …
[USD/JPY] U.S. Employment Data and Yen Strength Adjustment
At the end of last week during Tokyo trading hours, Tokyo-area inflation data showed the fastest growth in three months, surpassing expectations. This led to overall yen strengthening. Additionally, Bank …
[XAU/USD] After the Gap Fill
Last week, the dollar fell sharply at the beginning of the week due to reports that Scott Bessent, known for focusing on fiscal discipline, was nominated as the next Treasury …
[EUR/USD] Eurozone HICP
Germany’s November CPI, announced yesterday, was almost as expected, so there was little reaction from the market. Yesterday, the French central bank governor, Villeroy de Galhau, made some dovish comments, …
[USD/JPY] Risk-On Weakening of the Yen
After a drop the previous day, the USD/JPY pair saw buying pressure in the Tokyo market. Additionally, a meeting between former President Trump and the President of Mexico raised hopes …
[XAU/USD] Risk-On Sentiment
Yesterday, a phone call between former President Trump and the President of Mexico was reported as a ‘friendly conversation.’ This led the market to speculate that additional tariffs on Mexico …
[NZD/JPY] Rise Despite Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RNBZ) Rate Cut
During the RBNZ policy meeting held during Tokyo hours yesterday, the policy interest rate was cut by 0.5%, as expected, bringing it to 4.5%. Some in the market had anticipated …
[USD/JPY] Thanksgiving Holiday Update
As cross-yen currencies continue to decline, USD/JPY also faced selling pressure starting in the Tokyo market. This weak trend continued into the European session, with resistance seen at higher levels. …
[XAU/USD] Amid Thanksgiving in the US
With Israel and Hezbollah reaching a ceasefire agreement, geopolitical risks have temporarily eased. However, the drop in long-term US interest rates has increased demand for gold. Today is Thanksgiving in …