KVB Market Analysis | 28 August: Yen Strengthens on BoJ Rate Hike Hints; USD/JPY Faces Uncertainty
The Japanese Yen rose 0.7% against the US Dollar after BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda hinted at potential rate hikes. This coincided with a recovery in Asian markets, aided by stronger Chinese stocks. With the July FOMC minutes already pointing to a September rate cut, the US Dollar might edge higher into the weekend.
Today's analysis: USDJPY Poised for Increase Amid Bank of Japan's Strategy
The USD/JPY is expected to rise. The Bank of Japan will keep interest rates between 0 and 0.1% and continue its bond purchase plan but may reduce purchases and raise rates in July based on economic data. Technically, the pair is trending upward with resistance at $158.25 and $158.44, and support at $157.00, $156.16, and $155.93.
Australian Dollar Ticks Up as RBA Holds Key Rate Unchanged
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Gold Price Consolidation Sets Stage for Rally to Fresh 2019 Highs
Despite rebounds in higher beta assets and higher yielding currencies alike, gold prices have maintained their elevation. Stability in the face of adversity bodes well for the future.
Gold Prices Maintains Sideways Range Despite Plunge in Gold Volatility
With 2019 Fed rate cut odds at their lowest level since May 30, measures of volatility have dropped, and in turn, lower yielding currencies and safe haven assets have suffered.
Sterling Price Outlook: GBP/USD Bears Grind into Trend Support
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Kiwi Price Outlook: NZD/USD Post-RBNZ Sell-Off Targets Yearly Support
Kiwi is off nearly 2% from the monthly highs on the back of the RBNZ rate decision. Here are the targets & invalidation levels that matter on the NZD/USD charts.
FOMC Leaves Rate Range Unchanged, Dollar Dives Before Powell Presser
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