Tag: boj

BoJ, also known as Bank of Japan, is the central bank of Japan. It is one of the most powerful institutions in the world, actions of which affect almost anyone on the planet.

USD/JPY advances above solid resistance amid BoJ rumors

It looks like the greenback might rally toward the 200-DMA amid renewed JPY weakness.

AUD/JPY dips amid JPY strength, awaits Fed this week for direction

The Aussie remained under pressure today as JPY fundamentals supported the Yen.

Nikkei soars as BoJ leaves monetary policy unchanged

Today's BoJ decision sent the JPY plunging, while the Nikkei index managed to score some pretty gains.

Focus on central banks: BoJ with major change in 2023

We might see some changes in Japan's monetary policy this year, likely strengthening the JPY against the USD.
EUR/JPY fights for 200-day moving average
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EUR/JPY fights for 200-day moving average

Volatility will likely remain elevated, despite the ongoing Christmas holiday period.
USD/JPY spikes to fresh 24-yr highs following Fed, BoJ combo
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USD/JPY spikes to fresh 24-yr highs following Fed, BoJ combo

The Fed sent the USD higher, while the BoJ undermined the Yen, resulting in another spike higher for USD/JPY.
USD/JPY spikes to 24-year highs
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USD/JPY spikes to 24-year highs

This morning, the US dollar surged to a 24 year high against the Japanese yen as the country's top currency diplomat expressed concern about recent yen moves.
USD/JPY stays strong despite a plunge in yields
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USD/JPY stays strong despite a plunge in yields

USD/JPY has so far ignored recent plunge in bond yields as there are really no reasons to buy JPY right now.
USD/JPY soars 2% after dovish BoJ decision
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USD/JPY soars 2% after dovish BoJ decision

The yen slumped after dovish BoJ decision, while investors gladly bought the USD after this week's correction.
USDJPY eyes 130 as JPY selling continues
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USDJPY eyes 130 as JPY selling continues

The bull market continues and the pair is quickly advancing toward 2002 highs at 130.

The Bank of Japan is clear about its strategy

The monetary policy of the Bank of Japan is aimed at achieving the 2% inflation target, not at manipulating exchange rates.
USD/JPY refreshes 7-year highs
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USD/JPY refreshes 7-year highs

Monday has been a big one for the USD, as the US yields have continued to climb and the Bank of Japan undermined the JPY further.