USDJPY

Dollar consolidates weekly gains ahead of mid-tier data

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Dollar consolidates weekly gains ahead of mid-tier data

The US Dollar strengthened due to upbeat PMI data, with the USD Index closing in positive territory for the fourth consecutive day. The S&P Global Composite PMI showed business activity expanding at an accelerating pace in May. Japan’s National Consumer Price Index rose 2.5% in April. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand stated that lowering interest rates was not being discussed in the near term. UK Retail Sales declined 2.3% in April. Gold fell more than 2% on Thursday.

Dollar loses recovery momentum, eyes on PMIs

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Dollar loses recovery momentum, eyes on PMIs

The Dollar Index (DXY) entered a consolidation phase after reaching a weekly high near 105.00.

Dollar bounces back

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Dollar bounces back

The USDJPY pair extended its recovery to 156.00 in Friday’s European trading as the Dollar rebounded strongly after the Fed ruled out expectations of rate cuts, despite an expected decline in the US Consumer Price Index data for April.

Dollar extends losing streak ahead of US CPI

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Dollar extends losing streak ahead of US CPI

The USDJPY pair dropped to 155.50 in early European trading as the US Dollar continues to weaken. Investors are confident that the Federal Reserve will start reducing interest rates from September. The US Consumer Price Index data for April is awaited to provide insight into the interest rate outlook. Economists expect Japan’s Q1 Gross Domestic Product to show a contraction.

USD surges as Fed expected to prolong policy rates

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USD surges as Fed expected to prolong policy rates

The U.S. dollar-yen pair is trading around 155.30 in European markets on Wednesday, with the possibility of the Federal Reserve prolonging higher interest rates contributing to the Greenback’s strength. President Kashkari’s remarks suggest anticipation of unchanged interest rates for a considerable period, while interventions by Japanese authorities to support the JPY have only provided temporary relief.

Yen gains on US dollar

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Yen gains on US dollar

The Japanese Yen is having one of its best weeks in history against the US Dollar, with the USDJPY pair dropping from roughly 160.00 to 153.00 due to interventions. The US Dollar Index is holding around 105.00, and there is speculation on how long the effects of the interventions will last. Japanese companies are facing issues due to the weak Yen, and tourism is boosting local inflation. The US Jobs Report data for April is expected to influence the market on Friday. The rate differential between the US and Japan is not likely to sustain the JPY appreciation.

Eyes on Eurozone inflation and GDP

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Eyes on Eurozone inflation and GDP

The text discusses market updates including GDP data for the Euro area and Germany, US economic docket, US Dollar performance, US Treasury bond yield, Japan’s intervention in foreign exchange markets, EURUSD gains and losses, Retail Sales data from Germany, Private Sector Credit and Retail Sales data from Australia, PMI data from China, AUDUSD performance, GBPUSD performance, and Gold price movements.

Yen falls on BoJ inaction, focus on US PCE inflation

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Yen falls on BoJ inaction, focus on US PCE inflation

The Japanese Yen is trading at its weakest level in over three decades against the US Dollar after the Bank of Japan decided to leave monetary policy settings unchanged.

Dollar slides ahead of key GDP data

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Dollar slides ahead of key GDP data

The US Dollar is under modest selling pressure as investors await key data releases, including the first estimate of annualized GDP growth for the first quarter and weekly Initial Jobless Claims data.

US Dollar consolidates gains as focus on geopolitics

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US Dollar consolidates gains as focus on geopolitics

– Growing expectations for a delay in the Federal Reserve’s policy pivot and escalating geopolitical tensions fueled an impressive US Dollar rally last week.
– Iran launched an assault with dozens of drones in retaliation to a suspected Israeli attack on Iran’s consulate in Damascus.
– UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Iran’s drone attacks targeting Israel as a “serious escalation” and called for restraint.
– US stock index futures trade modestly higher after a sharp decline on Wall Street.
– Gold opened higher and advanced above ,370 before retreating.
– EURUSD broke below 1.0700 and stabilized around 1.0650.
– GBPUSD lost 1.5% last week and stays below 1.2500 on Monday.
– Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki is closely watching FX moves, particularly the broad Yen weakness.
– USDJPY closed the previous week higher and continued to push higher, trading at its highest level in over three decades near 154.00.