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Bank of Japan Hikes and Yen Tumbles

September 18, 2026
The US dollar is narrowly mixed against most of the G10 currencies. The notable exception is the Japanese yen, which is around 1.25% lower today. To be sure, the Bank of Japan lifted its overnight rate, as widely expected, and Governor Ueda seemed to signal a faster pace on policy adjustment. Still, the decision was made on a 7-2 vote, and the odd…
Bank of Japan Hikes and Yen Tumbles Bank of Japan Hikes and Yen Tumbles Reviewed by Marc Chandler on September 18, 2026 Rating: 5
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The Greenback Remains Firm but Mostly Inside Yesterday's Ranges

September 15, 2026
(Due to travel schedule, no commentary tomorrow.  Normal schedule resumes Thursday, September 17.  Thank you for your patience). The rise in oil prices and yields is helping underpin the greenback ahead of tomorrow’s conclusion of the FOMC meeting. The Fed funds futures are discounting almost a 95% chance of a hike, and a second hike is fully pric…
The Greenback Remains Firm but Mostly Inside Yesterday's Ranges The Greenback Remains Firm but Mostly Inside Yesterday's Ranges Reviewed by Marc Chandler on September 15, 2026 Rating: 5
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The Dollar Holds above JPY160 after BOJ Hikes, Aussie is Firmer after RBA Stands Pat The Dollar Holds above JPY160 after BOJ Hikes, Aussie is Firmer after RBA Stands Pat Reviewed by Marc Chandler on June 16, 2026 Rating: 5
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Hope Dashed, Risk Appetites Slashed Ahead of Long Holiday Weekend for Many

April 02, 2026
President Trump’s national address seemed to contain little more than a reading of some of his recent social media posts. The market was eager for some sign of confirmation of its hope that had buoyed the capital markets in the last couple of sessions. It found none. The threat of escalating attacks while reiterating that the US military operation…
Hope Dashed, Risk Appetites Slashed Ahead of Long Holiday Weekend for Many Hope Dashed, Risk Appetites Slashed Ahead of Long Holiday Weekend for Many Reviewed by Marc Chandler on April 02, 2026 Rating: 5
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Reserve Bank of Australia Hikes Rates and Sees Another this Year

February 03, 2026
The sense of anxiety that hung over the capital markets eased today. Equity markets are higher and the meltdown in gold and silver brought in new buying. The US dollar is mostly a little softer, but its upside correction does not appear over. Most emerging market currencies are firmer today, led by the unlikely Indian rupee, which gapped higher fo…
Reserve Bank of Australia Hikes Rates and Sees Another this Year Reserve Bank of Australia Hikes Rates and Sees Another this Year Reviewed by Marc Chandler on February 03, 2026 Rating: 5
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The Dollar is Firm but Consolidating

January 15, 2026
The consolidation phase in the dollar continues today. Relatively narrow ranges are prevailing, including with the Japanese yen, where the threat of intervention has helped steady the exchange rate. The Bank of Japan meets next week, and although reports suggest that it will take the inflationary implications of the yen’s weakness into account, th…
The Dollar is Firm but Consolidating The Dollar is Firm but Consolidating Reviewed by Marc Chandler on January 15, 2026 Rating: 5
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Hawkish Hold by the RBA; Will the Fed Deliver a Hawkish Cut Tomorrow?

December 09, 2025
Overview: The US dollar is sporting a slightly softer profile against the G10 currencies today. The exception is the yen, which is trading at a seven-day low against the greenback. The Scandis and Australian dollar are doing best. The Reserve Bank of Australia delivered a hawkish hold. Governor Bullock's comments encouraged the market to bring…
Hawkish Hold by the RBA; Will the Fed Deliver a Hawkish Cut Tomorrow? Hawkish Hold by the RBA; Will the Fed Deliver a Hawkish Cut Tomorrow? Reviewed by Marc Chandler on December 09, 2025 Rating: 5
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Dollar Consolidates Ahead of Central Bank Meetings

December 08, 2025
Overview: The US dollar is mostly consolidating in quiet turnover against the G10 currencies to start the new week, which is widely expected to see the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third time. The Reserve Bank of Australia meets tomorrow and there is speculation that it may signal its next move is a hike. The Bank of Canada is on hol…
Dollar Consolidates Ahead of Central Bank Meetings Dollar Consolidates Ahead of Central Bank Meetings Reviewed by Marc Chandler on December 08, 2025 Rating: 5
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