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2025.07.09
[July 9] USDJPY continues to move firmly, breaking through 147 yen
Today the USDJPY strengthened its upward trend starting with a low of 146.51 immediately after opening, and has been recording new highs amid some consolidation. The price reached a high of 147.18 around GMT 03:00, and as of GMT 05:00 is moving in the lower 147-yen range.
2025.07.08
[July 8] Reports of 25% tariffs on Japan accelerate yen selling, USDJPY rises to 146-yen range
Today the USDJPY rose after hitting a low of 145.83 around GMT 00:00, and reached a high of 146.44 shortly after GMT 01:00. The rise paused there, and as of GMT 05:00, the price is moving in the upper 145-yen range.
2025.07.07
[July 7] Trump attempts to contain BRICS, market leans somewhat toward dollar buying
Today the USDJPY hit a low of 144.22 shortly after GMT 01:00. President Trump mentioned the possibility of imposing an additional 10% tariff on countries that cooperate with BRICS, and the market reacted with dollar buying.Around GMT 03:30, it hit a high of 144.84 yen.
2025.07.04
[July 4] Strong employment statistics results cause USDJPY to temporarily exceed 145-yen range but fail to sustain upward momentum
Today the USDJPY continued to decline in adjustment from last night's sharp rise, hitting a low of 144.32 around GMT 04:30. As of GMT 05:00, it is trading in the lower 144-yen range.
2025.07.03
[July 3] USDJPY trades firmly amid caution ahead of U.S. employment statistics
Looking at the 1-hour chart of the USDJPY (as of GMT 04:20 on July 3), the middle line is almost horizontal, indicating a situation where direction is difficult to discern. It could be said that this is a phase where it is preferable to wait until the price breaks either upward or downward.
2025.07.02
[July 2] USDJPY breaks below 143 yen but rebounds. Market moves to explore next direction.
Today the USDJPY turned upward after hitting a low of 143.31 around GMT 00:00, and reached a high of 143.74 at GMT 02:00, but as of GMT 04:00 it is moving without direction in the 143.5-yen range.
2025.07.01
[July 1] Dollar falls for sixth consecutive month. View that dollar weakness will continue remains strong.
Today the USDJPY saw yen buying following good results from the Bank of Japan's Tankan survey for large manufacturing companies, hitting a low of 143.43 yen shortly after GMT 01:00. As of GMT 04:30, the price is moving in the upper 143-yen range.
2025.06.30
[June 30] Consolidation continues in low price range, USDJPY approaches breaking below 144-yen level
As a so-called "5/10 day" (a date ending in "5" or on a multiple of "10" on which Japanese companies often settle foreign exchange payments), today the USDJPY hit a high of 144.76 shortly after GMT 00:30, turned to decline after the TTM (Telegraphic Transfer Middle Rate) passed, and hit a low of 144.0 around GMT 04:30. President Trump stated regarding the reciprocal tariff suspension deadline approaching on July 9 that "there is no need to extend it," and selling pressure on the dollar is increasing.
2025.06.27
[June 27] Expectations for dollar weakness remain strong, heavy upside continues
Today the USDJPY reached a high of 144.80 around GMT 01:30 before declining, hitting a low of 144.19 around GMT 02:00. As of GMT 04:00 the price is moving around the mid-144-yen range without direction.
2025.06.26
[June 26] Trump's frustration at Fed Chair leads to rate cut speculation and dollar weakness from declining confidence
Today the USDJPY hit a low of 144.66 yen at around GMT 02:00 as expectations of a early rate cut heightened following reports that President Trump is considering nominating a new Fed Chair. As of GMT 05:00, the price is consolidating in the upper 144-yen range.
2025.06.25
[June 25] Decline pauses, moving to consolidation around the 145-yen range
Today the USDJPY reached a high of 145.04 yen shortly after GMT 00:30 before declining, hitting a low of 144.60 yen around GMT 02:00. There is no clear directional sense, and as of GMT 05:00 it is moving in the upper 144-yen range.
2025.06.24
[June 24] Dollar buying due to geopolitical tensions subsides, sharp drop from 148-yen range to 145-yen range
Today the USDJPY continued unwinding dollar buying as tensions in the Middle East situation eased, hitting a low of 145.29 yen shortly after GMT 03:00.
2025.06.23
[June 23] Dollar buying dominates amid geopolitical tensions, USDJPY reaches 147-yen range
Today the USDJPY saw dollar buying dominate amid geopolitical tensions, following weekend reports that the U.S. attacked Iranian nuclear facilities. The price hit a high of 147.01 at around GMT 04:30.
2025.06.20
[June 20] Two-week grace period from U.S. to Iran causes dollar buying to pause
Today the USDJPY is experiencing unwinding of risk-averse dollar buying after the U.S. announced it would decide within two weeks whether or not to attack Iran. After reaching a high of 145.56 shortly after GMT 22:30 (on June 19), the price has been consolidating in the mid-145-yen range.
2025.06.19
[June 19] FOMC maintains policy stance, dollar strengthens over Middle East concerns
Looking at the 1-hour chart of the USDJPY (as of GMT 04:30 on June 19), it continues to fluctuate within a range, making it difficult to discern the direction. At present, the most promising scenario seems to be either breaking above the resistance level of 145.46 or breaking below the recent support level of 144.32.
2025.06.18
[June 18] Risk Aversion-Driven Dollar Buying Pauses, Nervous Market Ahead of FOMC
Today the USDJPY hit a high of 145.44 yen around GMT 00:00, and then dollar buying paused. As of GMT 04:00, it is trading in the lower 145-yen range with downward movement.
2025.06.17
[June 17] Dollar buying dominates on risk aversion, Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged
Today the USDJPY hit a low of 144.57 yen shortly after GMT 22:30 (on June 16) and reached a high of 145.11 yen shortly after GMT 00:30. It has been reported that the Bank of Japan will keep interest rates unchanged, and selling pressure is emerging in the near term.
2025.06.16
[June 16] Middle East tensions lead to risk appetite market, with dollar buying slightly dominant
Today the USDJPY started with a gap up following the Middle East situation over the weekend. It reached a high of 144.75 yen around GMT 23:00 (on June 15) before declining and hitting a low of 143.90 yen around GMT 01:00. As of GMT 05:00, it is trading in the lower 144-yen range.
2025.06.13
[June 13] Yen buying accelerates due to deteriorating Middle East situation, USDJPY temporarily breaks below 143 yen
Today the USDJPY hit a low of 142.79 yen around GMT 00:30, as the yen was bought as a safe-haven asset following reports of Israeli airstrikes on Iran. as of GMT 05:00 is trading in the upper 143-yen range.
2025.06.12
[June 12] U.S. CPI results combined with Trump comments accelerate dollar selling
Today the USDJPY saw dollar selling dominant as U.S. President Trump suggested setting unilateral tariff rates, hitting a low of 143.72 at around GMT 01:30.
