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This Week: FX trillions await central bank trio
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16 SEP clock 07:27

This Week: FX trillions await central bank trio

FX trading worldwide sees about US$ 7.5 trillion change hands each day, according to the Bank for International Settlements. The US dollar index, GBPUSD, and USDJPY will be especially sensitive to 3 central bank meetings this week, with the Fed taking centre stage.
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USDJPY hits highest since 1990
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25 APR clock 13:17

USDJPY hits highest since 1990! What’s next?

USDJPY could see a greater-than 3000 point move in what might be this FX pair's most volatile week so far in 2024! Key events before the weekend could jolt USDJPY within the 151.90 – 159.00 range, amidst the rising threat of government intervention.
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This Week: Yen bulls may have more room to run
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11 MAR clock 12:55

This Week: Yen bulls may have more room to run

JPY has been the best-performing G10 currency against the US dollar, not just for today, but also so far in March 2024. Two critical events this week could further boost the Japanese Yen.
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USDJPY tests 200-day SMA resistance after BoJ summary of opinions
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27 DEC clock 14:38

USDJPY tests 200-day SMA resistance after BoJ summary of opinions

USDJPY should be able to preserve its downtrend as long as markets still expect the Bank of Japan to exit its negative interest rates regime in 2024, while the Federal Reserve lowers its benchmark rates.
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EURUSD breaches 50-day SMA despite economic contraction
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31 OCT clock 12:57

EURUSD breaches 50-day SMA despite economic contraction

At the time of writing, the euro is stronger against almost all of its G10 peers, except for the Swedish Krona (SEK). Also, USDJPY is tantalisingly close to posting a fresh one-year high.
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