Recent signals from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) have hinted at a potential shift in its monetary policy towards quantitative tightening (QT) and a possible interest rate hike. This change in stance comes in response to renewed yen falls, which could lead to inflation surpassing the central bank’s 2% target by driving up import costs.
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The short term Elliott Wave analysis for XAGUSD (Silver) suggests that the cycle from the 5.20.2024 high is still in progress, forming a double three structure. The downward movement from the high on 5.20.2024 saw wave ((a)) ending at 30.03 and wave ((b)) rallying to 32.29. Following this, wave ((c)) moved lower, ending at 29.36
The Indian Rupee has shown signs of strengthening against the weaker US dollar on Tuesday. This could be attributed to India’s inflows that might lift the INR. However, the upside might be limited due to the weakness in major Asian peers and higher oil prices. Traders are keeping an eye on the US Chicago Fed
The GBPJPY pair has been on an uptrend, reaching a high of approximately 202.50, the highest level since 2007. The Daily Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicates ongoing bullish momentum, but nearing overbought territory could suggest a potential correction. The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) also shows bullish momentum with rising green bars, although it may
Boeing has recently made an offer to acquire Spirit AeroSystems Holdings in a deal that has caught the attention of many investors. The deal, which is said to be mostly funded by stock, values Spirit AeroSystems at approximately $35 per share. This offer represents a premium of almost 6% over Spirit’s stock closing price, indicating
Recent data shows that the CB Consumer Confidence Index fell below 100 for the first time since July 2022. The drop is primarily attributed to consumer concerns about inflation. This decline in consumer confidence could have significant implications for the financial markets, particularly in the realm of currency trading. Investors are advised to closely monitor
The unexpected fall in the Jibun Bank Services PMI from 53.8 to 49.8 in June raises concerns about the economic outlook for Japan. This contraction, the first since August 2022, highlights potential weaknesses in the service sector. Of particular note is the slowdown in output price inflation, which reached its slowest pace in seven months.
The yen’s recent depreciation against the US dollar has raised concern among Japanese officials, leading to a potential intervention by the Bank of Japan. This weakening trend was last observed in late April when the yen traded above 160 yen per USD. The volatility in the currency market has prompted warnings against excessive fluctuations, signaling
The stock futures in 2024 have been exhibiting a mix of trends, showcasing the volatile nature of the market. With the S&P 500 hitting record highs one moment and then witnessing a 4% drop in a heavyweight like Nvidia the next, it is evident that investors are treading on uncertain grounds. While the AI sector
Moody’s credit-rating firm, known for its strict evaluations of countries’ economic situations, has mentioned that it is unlikely to take negative rating actions on Japan even if the government fails to meet its primary budget-balancing target next fiscal year. According to their Japan sovereign analyst, Christian de Guzman, the target should be seen as a
The Pound Sterling has been finding support near 1.2620 against the US Dollar, indicating a certain level of stability in the forex markets. However, the UK’s economic outlook appears to be uncertain ahead of the upcoming UK elections. This uncertainty is likely to impact the performance of the Pound Sterling in the near future, as
The EUR/USD failed to break through the 1.0765 resistance level and subsequently experienced a decline. The pair is now trading below the 1.0720 support level, as well as the 100 simple moving average and the 200 simple moving average on the 4-hour chart. Currently, it is consolidating near the 1.0670 support zone. A major bearish