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Advance to the Next Stage! Be the Next Challenger: Live Trading Contest
The "Be the Next Challenger: Live Trading Contest," held from February 9 to February 22, 2026, has now concluded. A big thank you to all participants! We are pleased to announce the participants who are eligible to receive prizes and a challenger slot.
U.S.-driven dollar weakness continues ahead of FOMC
Today the USDJPY saw dollar buying resume immediately after the open, reaching a high of 153.06 yen around GMT 01:00. However, the rally stalled there and the pair resumed its decline. As of GMT 05:00, it is trading around 152.5 yen.
Decline pauses, relatively firm ahead of FOMC
Today the USDJPY consolidated in the lower 154-yen range directly after the open, but rebounded after hitting a low of 154.08 yen shortly after GMT 02:30, and as of GMT 05:00 is trading relatively firmly in the 154.6-yen range.
Hints of coordinated intervention by U.S. and Japan trigger yen strength
Today the USDJPY opened with a gap down and recovered to 155.34 yen around GMT 00:00, but faced resistance at higher levels and declined. Shortly after GMT 04:00, it hit a low of 153.81 yen, and as of GMT 05:00, the pair is trading around 154.0 yen.
FXON Market Analysis (January 19 to January 25)
In the foreign exchange market for the week that ended on January 25th, the USDJPY became highly volatile due to uncertainties over the political events in Japan and "rate check" speculation.
BOJ decision to hold rates steady fuels yen selling
Today the USDJPY initially saw stronger yen selling after the BOJ's monetary policy meeting resulted in rates being held steady, reaching a high of 158.74 yen shortly after GMT 03:00.
Yen weakens on easing U.S.-Europe tensions and Japan fiscal concerns
Today the USDJPY tilted toward yen selling amid concerns over Japan's worsening fiscal position, reaching a high of 158.70 yen around GMT 05:00.
Markets await BOJ monetary policy decision
Today the USDJPY touched a high of 158.28 yen shortly after GMT 00:00 but failed to extend gains, dropping to a low of 157.85 yen around GMT 01:30. As of GMT 04:30 it is trading in the 158-yen range.
Risk-off and yen-weakness expectations clash, creating wait-and-see mood
Today the USDJPY moved without clear direction, hitting a high of 158.28 yen around GMT 00:00 before quickly pulling back to a low of 157.96 yen around GMT 01:00. As of GMT 05:00, the pair is trading near the 158.0-yen range.
Trade friction concerns fuel risk-off yen buying
Today the USDJPY extended its decline from the opening bell as risk-off sentiment intensified over trade friction concerns following U.S. President Trump's announcement of 10% tariffs on eight European countries.
FXON Market Analysis (January 12 to January 18)
The USDJPY experienced wild fluctuations. The yen continued to be sold off due to reports at the end of the previous week that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi would dissolve the Lower House. Consequently, the pair initially rose to 159.45 yen.
Yen buying on Finance Minister Katayama's weak-yen warning
Today the USDJPY fell to a low of 157.96 around GMT 02:30, as comments from Finance Minister Katayama warning against yen weakness prompted yen buying. As of GMT 05:00, the pair is trading in the lower 158-yen range.
USDJPY holds firm despite intervention concerns
Today the USDJPY touched a low of 158.19 immediately after the open but has since shown resilience, reaching a high of 158.64 shortly after GMT 04:30. The pair is trading in the upper 158-yen range as of GMT 05:00.
Yen weakens on reports of lower house dissolution
Looking at the 1-hour chart of the USDJPY (as of GMT 04:30 on January 14), the pair has pulled back inside the Bollinger Bands after exceeding the +2 standard deviation line, but continues to trade above the middle line. The bullish momentum looks set to continue.
Yen weakens on reports of lower house dissolution, breaks 2025 high
Today the USDJPY saw accelerated yen selling after reports that Prime Minister Takaichi communicated her intention to dissolve the lower house and call a general election. Shortly after GMT 04:00, the pair hit a high of 158.91 yen, temporarily breaking above the January 2025 high. As of GMT 05:00, the pair is trading in the upper 158-yen range.
Notice of Change to Trading Hours in January 2026
We would like to inform you that trading hours for certain instruments will be changed due to public holidays between January 19, 2026, and January 26, 2026.
Yen sell-off accelerates on reports of possible Lower House dissolution
Today the USDJPY opened with a gap up at 158.07 yen and reached 158.20 yen around GMT 00:00 while the Tokyo market was closed. However, dollar selling emerged following the criminal referral against Fed Chair Jerome Powell, pushing the pair down to 157.51 yen around GMT 01:00. As of GMT 04:00, the pair is approaching the 158.20-yen range again.
FXON Market Analysis (January 5 to January 11)
In the foreign exchange market for the week that ended January 11th, a wait-and-see attitude among traders prevailed ahead of the release of U.S. employment figures. Additionally, political developments in Japan led to the sell-off of the yen.
New Year Demo Trading Challenge Cup: $1,200 in Prizes + $30 Participation Bonus!
The New Year Demo Trading Challenge Cup, held from January 19 to January 31, 2026, has now concluded. A big thank you to all participants! We are pleased to announce the participants who are eligible to receive prizes and bonuses.
Strong U.S. data and Japanese equity gains lead to weaker yen
Today the USDJPY has continued to see yen selling on the back of strength in Japanese equities, trading firmly from the market open. The pair reached a high of 157.31 around GMT 05:00 and is now pushing higher.
