JPY is remarkably quiet – Scotiabank

Japanese Yen (JPY) is entering Tuesday’s NA session unchanged vs. the US Dollar (USD), having faded its marginal BoJ-driven gain following the central bank’s policy decision, Scotiabank’s Chief FX Strategists Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret note. JPY is fading modest BoJ-driven gain “Rates were left unchanged, as expected, at 0.5% and policymakers announced a less aggressive plan for policy…

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Oil Prices Up as Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates. Forecast as of 17.06.2025

2025.06.17 2025.06.17 Oil Prices Up as Iran-Israel Conflict Escalates. Forecast as of 17.06.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ The recent escalation in the Israeli-Iranian conflict has led to a 7% increase in the Brent crude oil price. However, the oil market quickly stabilized. Investors assumed that the rapid de-escalation would repeat itself. Let’s discuss this topic and make a trading plan for…

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Event Guide: U.K. CPI Report (May 2025)

With the BOE widely expected to keep rates steady this week, all eyes are now on the UK’s May CPI report to see if inflation is still cooling as forecast. Will the latest figures support rate cut hopes, or will sticky price pressures delay the central bank’s next move? Here are the points you need to know…

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Central Banks Divest US Dollar. Forecast as of 17.06.2025

2025.06.17 2025.06.17 Central Banks Divest US Dollar. Forecast as of 17.06.2025 Dmitri Demidenkohttps://www.litefinance.org/blog/authors/dmitri-demidenko/ Foreign central banks are reducing their holdings of US Treasuries. Additionally, counterparties are increasingly opting to abandon the US dollar in international settlements. Let’s discuss these topics and make a trading plan for the EURUSD pair. The article covers the following subjects: Major Takeaways Foreign central…

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Chart Art: USD/CHF Is About to Hit a Key Trend Resistance Zone!

Looking for a way to jump on the anti-dollar train? USD/CHF is fast approaching a key trend resistance zone on the 4-hour time frame. Check it! USD/CHF 4-hour Forex Chart by TradingView USD/CHF has been stuck in a downtrend for over a month, with traders backing the franc as global trade jitters ease and U.S. debt and Fed rate…

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AUD/JPY pares gains near 94.50 as BOJ holds rates steady

AUD/JPY trims part of intraday gain near 163.45 in Tuesday’s Asian session.  The BoJ left policy settings unchanged at its June meeting on Tuesday. China’s May Retail Sales grew at the fastest pace since December 2023.  The AUD/JPY cross trims gains near 94.50 during the Asian trading hours on Tuesday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) strengthens against the Australian Dollar…

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Event Guide: FOMC Statement (June 2025)

One of the biggest events during this jampacked trading week is the June FOMC announcement, as traders are eager to find out how tariffs are affecting the central bank’s policy stance. Even better, this upcoming Fed decision comes with the updated quarterly forecasts for growth and inflation. Here’s what to look out for when trading this major…

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