Japan's revised GDP strengthens BOJ hike outlook, sharpening focus on yen and Nikkei
Japan's Q2 GDP was revised up to 1.4% annualised, reinforcing expectations that the BOJ will hike to 1.25% on September 18.
08/09/2026 00:4517 min read
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Revised Japan Q2 GDP data to influence BOJ September hike outlook
Japan's Q2 GDP revision out today could sway BOJ September rate hike odds, currently at 80%.
07/09/2026 21:0114 min read
Dollar Falls, Yen Surges on Bank of Japan Rate Expectations
USD broadly weakened, led by yen surge; USDJPY fell 1.22% to 154.33 on rising BOJ rate hike bets. Oil climbed $1.22 on Middle East tensions.
07/09/2026 19:3314 min read
Bitcoin Holds $79k as Yen Rally Tests Market Resilience
Bitcoin held above $79,000 during a 3.7% yen rally, avoiding the 20% crash seen in 2024. Japan spent $94.6B on intervention.
07/09/2026 19:1611 min read
USDJPY Slides 1.15% Leading FX Decline; EUR, GBP Edge Lower
USDJPY dropped 1.15% as yen strengthened on BOJ rate hike bets. Geopolitical tensions pushed oil prices higher. EUR and GBP fell modestly.
07/09/2026 13:1214 min read
USD/JPY slides to below 155 for first time since February
USD/JPY falls below 155 for first time since February, as yen gains on technical and fundamental drivers.
07/09/2026 08:527 min read
USD/JPY stays heavy at week open; technicals show downside bias
USD/JPY trades at 155.60, down 0.4%; technicals remain bearish with key support at 155.00.
07/09/2026 07:066 min read
USD/JPY expiry at 155.75 in focus on 7 September
USD/JPY has a notable option expiry at 155.75 on 7 September, with intervention risks dominating trading.
07/09/2026 06:215 min read
Yen's weekly surge driven by BOJ rate hike expectations
USD/JPY plunged as markets price in likely back-to-back BOJ rate hikes, with September now nearly fully priced.
07/09/2026 00:1114 min read
Blockbuster jobs data yields mixed US dollar performance
The US dollar had a mixed reaction to the blockbuster US jobs report, with technical levels causing reversals in some pairs.
04/09/2026 13:4114 min read
USD Technical Analysis: Key levels for EURUSD, USDJPY, GBPUSD before jobs data
The USD trades in narrow ranges ahead of the US jobs report, with technical levels highlighted for EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD.
04/09/2026 12:2311 min read
August Non-Farm Payrolls Preview: US and Canada Data on Deck
US and Canadian non-farm payrolls reports are due shortly. Markets focus on USD/JPY trading, fixed income yields, and Canada's employment after BOC held rates.
04/09/2026 12:217 min read
USD/JPY rebounds at 155.00 support after dovish Waller, NFP in focus
USD/JPY bounced near the 155.00 support after Fed's Waller turned dovish; markets await the US NFP report for further direction.
04/09/2026 07:1211 min read
Foreign exchange option expiration levels for Sept. 4 New York cut
FX option expiry strikes and notional amounts for major pairs at the Sept. 4 New York cut.
04/09/2026 06:116 min read
Asia-Pacific shares drift ahead of US payrolls data
Asian markets were directionless as traders awaited US payrolls, with currencies recovering and commodities steady.
04/09/2026 04:019 min read