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JPY weakens on BoJ rumor and strong US jobs

The Japanese yen has fallen past 132.50 per dollar (from 129.00 last Friday), reaching its lowest point in four weeks following reports that the government is considering Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Masayoshi Amamiya as the next central bank leader....

Can S&P 500 break 4100 during huge FOMC & Earnings week?

The S&P 500 is headed for its best January since 2019, when it gained nearly 8%. So far, the market index is up ~5.0% this year, following a 19% loss last year. But this rally might have paused for the...

AUD/NZD: Trans-Tasman analysis

The AUD/NZD is an interesting pair to examine after the release of each country’s respective inflation reports yesterday. In New Zealand, the annual inflation rate remained steady at 7.2%, prompting investors to forecast that inflation in the country has peaked,...
Australian dollar

AUD/USD enters bullish trend before CPI release

The Price Filter Indicator suggests that the AUD/USD has entered a bullish trend. The indicator has moved above the 0-line and turned green, which is a bullish signal with this indicator. This is the first time the indicator has entered...

BOJ Surprise may create wild yen swing

The Bank of Japan is wrapping up its two-day policy meeting today, and the decision it announces at the conclusion could have huge ramifications for Japanese markets and the yen. There is currently intense speculation that the bank may shift...

Two currency trades to consider in January

The first month of the new year is upon us and with it a new batch of trading opportunities. But where are the trading opportunities this month? With no knowledge of what surprises may lurk around the corner, we can...

This week could set long-term trend of USD/JPY

The USD/JPY has been one of the most interesting pairs to trade in 2022. The pair has had it all, including hitting record highs and central bank intervention. But the year is not over, and some more market events are...

EUR/USD: Calm before the interest rate storm

The central banks of the most traded currency pair are both making very important interest rate decisions this week in quick succession. On Thursday (8.00am NZDT) the US Federal Reserve will deliver its final interest rate decision for the year....

The FIFA World Cup of forex

The biggest event in the world is occurring right now in Qatar. 32 national teams are contesting the FIFA World Cup, drawing in audiences in the billions. With so many eyes on the games, it could be argued that it...
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