[USD/JPY] Yen Buying Due to Risk-Off Sentiment
Yesterday in the Tokyo market, the Nikkei stock index rose sharply, which led to yen selling (risk-on sentiment) and dollar buying due to rising U.S. interest rates. As a result, …
[USD/JPY] Cross-Yen Selling
At the start of the Tokyo market this week, U.S. long-term interest rates rose, causing the dollar-yen pair to climb by over 1 yen, from around 149.50 to 150.74. After …
[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 …
[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 …
[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. …
[USD/JPY] Yen Buying Due to Cross-Yen Selling
Early in the Tokyo trading session, Trump announced tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. This caused the dollar to strengthen, pushing USD/JPY up to 154.49. However, selling in cross-yen pairs …
[USD/JPY] Dollar Weakens as U.S. Long-Term Interest Rates Fall
On Monday, the Tokyo market started with selling pressure on USD/JPY. Over the weekend, reports suggested that Scott Bessent, who is expected to focus on fiscal discipline, might be nominated …
[USD/JPY] Risk-Off and U.S. Interest Rates
Last week, the U.S. dollar/yen (USD/JPY) dropped to the lower 152 yen level due to increased geopolitical risks after Russia’s ICBM launch. However, the strong momentum of the U.S. dollar, …
[USD/JPY] Bank of Japan (BOJ) Rate Hike Speculations and Geopolitical Risks
After the Tokyo market closed, BOJ Governor Ueda suggested the possibility of a rate hike in the December meeting. Meanwhile, NY Federal Reserve President Williams commented that interest rates might …
[USD/JPY] Yen and Dollar Buying as Risks Rise
In the Tokyo market, the USD/JPY rate rose due to dollar buying triggered by the Gotobi day (a day when companies typically settle payments, increasing dollar demand). Later, in the …