USD/JPY still the main intraday focus


The early interbank market was quiet today which means there are no major stop-loss levels close…

USD to stay bid, but not perhaps against the Yen


We saw some very interesting markets near the end of last week, particularly here in Asia where…

AUD/USD: Trendline resistance holds nicely


The trendline resistance on the 4-hour chart held really nicely near .9750 and the AUD/USD has…

Look to Yen crosses for leads all over the market


The next week or so of trade is likely to be characterised by what happens in the JPY crosses.…

I’m sticking with USD bullish view for now


I used the bounce in cable to get out of my long position, only incurring a 50 pip loss which is a…

Risk sentiment recovering: Best wait for European markets for confirmation


I'm really not sure what to make of today's move on the Nikkei, is it the start of a big sell-off…

Nikkei getting hammered, USD/JPY nearing important support


The Nikkei has had an extremely nasty reversal, now almost 4% lower after being in positive…

AUD/JPY: Next support breached, 98.70 next bear target


AUD/JPY is the mover-of-the-day it seems and after one support level at 99.45 was broken earlier,…

USD shorts: When’s a good time to panic?


I've got a long cable position which is well out of the money and I know of a few other traders who…

USD staying strong, eyes on 104.00 in USD/JPY


I still like the risk reward in selling any strong rallies in USD/JPY towards 103.80 ish in…

USD/JPY: Another topside test favoured today


The USD generally looks bullish across the board and unless some of the big Yen crosses like…

USD bulls still in control


Plenty of action around the time of the Fed overnight and I'm expecting plenty of volatility today…

USD/JPY: No change after BOJ policy statement; stops reported both sides of market


Dealers tell me that the risk is now to the topside in USD/JPY with stops building above recent…

USD bouncing after Amari backtrack


The Japanese EconMin has backtracked to some extent on his weekend comments and this has led to…

USD/JPY: Dealers eyeing stops below 101.80


These stop-loss sell orders below 101.80 could come in for some close scrutiny in early Tokyo.

FX market consolidates ahead of Bernanke tomorrow


No great surprise to see some profit taking by USD longs ahead of tomorrow's appearance by Mr…

Japanese banks downplay EconMins comments


One of the bigger Japanese banks is downplaying the weekend comments from Amari-san regarding the…

Likely ranges to start the week


EUR/USD: Major technical target at 1.2745 on downside and sell orders at 1.2950 on topside:…