March 4, 2026 1:55 pm
BoJ Reflation Picks Add Pressure on Japanese Yen Key Moments: The Japanese yen has lagged its peers as markets react to reflation-leaning nominations to the BoJ policy board. Markets currently price in 15 basis points of Bank of Japan tightening for April, although confirmation is still pending. MUFG highlights Deputy Governor Himino’s upcoming remarks as […]
Read moreMarch 4, 2026 11:21 am
The USD/MYR currency pair traded in proximity to a 1-month high of 3.9510 on Wednesday ahead of the outcome of the Central Bank of Malaysia’s policy meeting and as the US Dollar held gains in light of rising energy costs. Global oil and gas prices have surged as the attacks on Iran disrupted energy exports […]
Read moreMarch 2, 2026 11:59 am
The USD/ZAR currency pair held near a fresh 1 1/2-week high of 16.2115 on Monday, as the conflict in the Middle East fueled global economic uncertainty and triggered a rush into safe-haven assets. The US and Israel initiated massive strikes on Iran over the weekend, which led to the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali […]
Read moreMarch 2, 2026 8:13 am
Key Moments Mainichi Shimbun reports that Prime Minister Takaichi raised concerns about further rate hikes in a meeting with BOJ Governor Ueda last week. As a result, the BOJ may face a difficult decision on tightening, given its relationship with the prime minister. USD/JPY climbed to the 155.80–90 zone, broke the 100-day moving average at […]
Read moreFebruary 28, 2026 12:44 pm
The GBP/SGD currency pair settled above Friday’s low of 1.7005, its weakest level since March 3rd 2025, as political and monetary policy factors in the United Kingdom contributed to Sterling’s softness. Sentiment has been dented following a surprise result in the Gorton and Denton by-election. According to the Guardian, the Green Party secured a landmark […]
Read moreFebruary 27, 2026 3:01 pm
Key Moments EUR/GBP trades near 0.8771, close to its highest level since December 19 as Sterling comes under broad selling pressure. UK Labour’s surprise by-election loss and a drop in GfK Consumer Confidence to -19 weigh on sentiment toward the Pound. German inflation data softens, but the Euro holds firm against GBP amid expectations of […]
Read moreFebruary 27, 2026 2:02 pm
Key Moments EUR/JPY trades near 184.00, down 0.10% and extending losses into a second session as the Yen firms. Tokyo CPI excluding fresh food rises 1.8% YoY, dropping below the BoJ’s 2% target for the first time since 2024. German CPI eases to 1.9% YoY, missing the 2% consensus and reinforcing expectations for ECB policy […]
Read moreFebruary 27, 2026 1:28 pm
Key Moments USD/CHF trades around 0.7730 on Friday, down 0.21% after modest gains in the prior session. Heightened geopolitical tensions and trade-related uncertainty bolster demand for the Swiss Franc. Swiss GDP and KOF data send mixed signals, while upcoming U.S. PPI is poised to guide Fed expectations. Risk Aversion Drives Swiss Franc Strength USD/CHF is […]
Read moreFebruary 27, 2026 11:05 am
Key Moments USD/JPY is trading lower at 155.79 on Friday, heading for a second straight weekly decline. Mixed messages from Bank of Japan officials and slower Tokyo inflation are clouding the policy outlook. Technical setup points to short-term downside risk for USD/JPY, with potential for corrective rebounds. Macro Backdrop and Policy Uncertainty USD/JPY is trading […]
Read moreFebruary 27, 2026 10:45 am
Key Moments GBP/EUR extended its decline to 1.1422 as the pound headed toward a fourth straight weekly loss. Labour’s heavy by-election defeat in Gorton and Denton has intensified concerns over UK political and fiscal stability. Markets are monitoring the potential for Labour leadership challenges and a shift toward higher public spending. Political Shock Pressures Sterling […]
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