August 19, 2026
USD/JPY fell as traders raised the odds of a September Bank of Japan rate hike and pared expectations for further Federal Reserve tightening. Rising Japanese yields and softer U.S. data helped the yen recover.
August 19, 2026
USD/JPY slipped as traders raised odds of another Bank of Japan rate hike and scaled back expectations for a September Fed move. The pair remains sensitive to the 160.00 level and other technical thresholds.
August 18, 2026
The US Dollar Index remains below its 200-day EMA even as long-term Treasury yields rise to multi-year highs. Traders are watching FOMC minutes and geopolitical headlines for the next catalyst.
August 18, 2026
EUR/USD is holding in the upper 1.15s after Germany’s August ZEW Expectations Index beat forecasts and added support to the euro. Scotiabank says momentum remains bullish, with resistance still seen in the 1.1625/50 area.
August 18, 2026
NZD/USD fell as Middle East tensions and higher oil prices lifted demand for the US dollar and weighed on risk-sensitive currencies. Traders are watching support near 0.5860 and the 200-day SMA at 0.5834.
Gold (XAUUSD) rebounded from mid‑week lows to close near the weekly high while DXY strength and higher yields limited further gains. Key catalysts were the FOMC minutes and a heavy US data slate including GDP and core PCE.
Explains what the 2Y/10Y yield spread measures, why inversions attract recession risk attention, and how traders use the indicator alongside other signals in forex and crypto markets.
Weekly BTC dataset summary for 2026-02-14 to 2026-02-21: spot closed near $68.18k, perp basis -32.6, funding ~0.000025, OI ~81,130; price ranged ~65.6k–70.1k amid ETF outflows and mixed macro signals.
Silver advanced from two‑week lows as US–Iran tensions and institutional inflows boosted safe‑haven demand; short‑term technicals indicate potential for additional upside while USD and rate risks remain key.
The US Supreme Court limited the administration's tariff authority, prompting a near-term dollar selloff that lifted EUR/USD. Mixed PCE inflation readings earlier in the session added volatility and left directional risk uncertain.
Explains how the yield curve signals rate and growth expectations and why forex traders monitor it for carry, funding and policy-driven currency moves.
Bitcoin traded near $67,000 as spot ETF outflows and falling perpetual open interest weighed on price, while gold climbed above $5,000 amid Middle East tensions. Traders should watch upcoming US core PCE and advance GDP releases plus USD and yield moves for near‑term direction.
Japan's January CPI cooled more than expected, reducing near‑term BoJ tightening bets. USD/JPY rose toward the 155.79 resistance; monitor US GDP/PCE and ECB commentary for direction.
USD/JPY traded near 155.20 after FOMC minutes reinforced dollar strength ahead of US Q4 GDP and Core PCE; upcoming data and PMIs could drive volatility.