Tariff Impact Diminishes, Aussie Confidence Due Next

Yen weakened broadly during Asian session today, giving back some of last week’s strong gains that were reportedly driven by Japan’s market intervention. Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi repeated in a press conference that it is crucial for currency rates to move “stably” and reflect economic fundamentals. He reiterated the government’s commitment to taking […]

Dollar continues its struggle to find direction, and stay in familiar range against most major currencies except against Swiss Franc. Markets shift their focus to the upcoming release of April US PCE data for guidance. Currently Fed fund futures are indicating a 50/50 chance of a rate cut by September. Recent comments from Fed officials […]

Yen’s decline persisted in Asian session, continuing to reverse its strong gains from earlier in the month. Traders seem confident that Japan will not intervene as long as Yen remains above 160 level against Dollar, with no apparent determination to push it through 150. This range appears to be set for the near term. Japan’s […]