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FXON Market Analysis (August 25 to August 31)
The foreign currency market lacked direction during the week that ended on August 31st. Confusion caused by the dismissal of a Federal Reserve Board governor and strong U.S. economic indicators sent mixed signals to the market.
[August 29] End-of-month market with limited movement while waiting for indicators
Today the USDJPY has been moving narrowly around the 147-yen range since the opening. There's a cautious wait-and-see mood ahead of U.S. economic indicators scheduled for release during New York hours.
[August 28] BOJ's Nakagawa mentions rate hikes, creating slight yen-buying sentiment
Today the USDJPY saw the market react with yen buying after BOJ Policy Board member Junko Nakagawa mentioned rate hikes in a speech. As of GMT 05:00, the pair is trading near the 147.0-yen range.
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We would like to inform you that trading hours for certain instruments will be changed due to public holidays between September 1, 2025, and September 23, 2025.
[August 27] USDJPY holds firm amid lack of major catalysts, approaching 148-yen range
Today the USDJPY has been moving solidly higher from the opening and is currently trading in the 147.9-yen range as of GMT 04:30.
[August 26] Trump comments trigger dollar selling but quickly denied, USDJPY rebounds lower
Today the USDJPY saw strong dollar selling after President Trump suggested the dismissal of Fed Governor Lisa Cook, hitting a low of 146.98 yen shortly after GMT 00:30, but the dismissal was quickly denied and as of GMT 04:00 it has recovered back to the 147.8-yen range.
[August 25] Dollar plunges on U.S. rate cut expectations, buyback momentum also pauses
Today the USDJPY saw dollar buybacks following last week's decline, reaching a high of 147.52 yen shortly after GMT 00:30, but stalled there and as of GMT 04:00 is trading somewhat softly in the lower 147-yen range.
FXON Market Analysis (August 18 to August 24)
In the foreign currency market for the week that ended on August 24th, traders maintained a wait-and-see attitude as Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium approached. Powell's speech triggered a sell-off of the dollar, causing the USDJPY to experience a significant fall. Meanwhile, the euro and the pound strengthened against the dollar.
[August 22] US rate‑cut expectations retreat, dollar buying intensifies ahead of Fed chair speech, USDJPY climbs above 148
Today the USDJPY hit a low of 148.17 directly after the opening, then held firm near this low, and hit a high of 148.77 around GMT 05:00. With Fed Chair Jerome Powell's speech imminent, the pair is showing a gradual, resilient move higher.
[August 21] USDJPY continues in wait-and-see mood, unable to sustain 146-yen range
Today the USDJPY reached a high of 147.50 around GMT 01:30 and has been consolidating in the lower 147-yen range.
Notice of Extended Trading Hours for Japan Stock CFDs
We would like to inform you that trading hours for Japan stock CFDs have been extended by 30 minutes. This change applies to all 15 instruments available on FXON.
[August 20] Yen buying slightly dominant but direction unclear, USDJPY continues small movements
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 reached a high of 147.81 around GMT 00:30, but declined after the TTM (Telegraphic Transfer Middle Rate) passed, hitting a low of 147.42 shortly after GMT 01:30. As of GMT 05:00, it is moving in the mid-147 yen range.
Resize the sub-window
Here we'll look over the steps on how to change the size of sub-windows in MetaTrader4 (MT4) / MetaTrader5 (MT5) app for Android and iOS devices. Adjusting sub-window sizes helps improve indicator visibility and achieve a more balanced chart layout.
[August 19] USDJPY edges higher in small moves, briefly surpasses 148-yen level
Today the USDJPY saw dollar buying after rating agency S&P maintained the U.S. Treasury rating at AA+, reaching a high of 148.11 yen around GMT 01:30 before quickly pulling back. As of GMT 05:00 it is showing small moves in the upper 147-yen range.
Create a trading report
Here we'll look over the steps on how to create a trading report in MetaTrader4 (MT4) / MetaTrader5 (MT5) app for iOS devices. You can review your past trading performance for any period by generating trading reports.
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FXON Market Analysis (August 11 to August 17)
In the foreign exchange market for the week that ended on August 17th, the dollar weakened against the yen, pushing the USDJPY down from the mid-148 yen range to the lower 146 yen range. Weaker-than-expected U.S. CPI figures led to increased speculation about a Federal Reserve Board (FRB) rate cut. Additionally, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged the FRB to make a rate cut and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to make a rate hike.
[August 18] Decline halted, USDJPY shows modest strength amid lack of catalysts
Today the USDJPY hit a low of 147.08 shortly after GMT 23:00 (on August 17), then moved higher with fluctuations, reaching a high of 147.58 shortly after GMT 02:00. As of GMT 05:00, it is trading in the lower 147-yen range.
[August 15] Unable to reach new highs, USDJPY almost breaks below 147 yen
Today the USDJPY reversed course from yesterday's gains and traded weakly. The price hit a low of 147.04 around GMT 05:00. Looking at the 1-hour chart of the USDJPY (as of GMT 05:20 on August 15), the price has been capped without breaking recent highs and is now almost breaking below the 147-yen range.
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