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[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.
Notice of New Login Notifications and Enhanced Unauthorized Login Protection
We are pleased to announce the introduction of the new "Login Activity Notification" as a part of ongoing security enhancement. In addition, we have introduced an option to enable or disable the email authentication feature triggered by unauthorized login detection.
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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[August 14] Yen strengthens on awareness of narrowing U.S.-Japan rate differential, USDJPY drops to 146-yen range
Looking at the 1-hour chart of the USDJPY (as of GMT 05:20 on August 14), the middle line is trending downward. As long as the price doesn't break above 147.5 yen, selling on rallies appears to be an effective strategy.
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[August 13] CPI data halts upward momentum, USDJPY moves back to 147-yen range
Today the USDJPY hit a low of 147.70 around GMT 00:00, then reversed higher and reached a high of 148.16 shortly after GMT 02:00. However, upside momentum has since been held down, and as of GMT 05:00 the pair is trading in the upper 147-yen range.
Weekend Cryptocurrency Trading Service Expansion
We're pleased to announce that, starting Saturday, August 16, 2025, All orders, including opening orders with execution for all cryptocurrency pairs such as BTCUSD will be available on weekends.
Notice of Regular System Maintenance on August 16, 2025
FXON will be performing regular maintenance on August 16, 2025 (UTC) to improve system stability. During this time, the FXON Portal and some web pages will be unavailable.
[August 12] Dollar strengthens ahead of U.S. July CPI data. Rising above the 148-yen range.
Today the USDJPY continued its steady upward momentum from the previous day, hitting a high of 148.44 shortly after GMT 03:30.