EUR/JPY-Commentary

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September 09, 2024

USD, JPY, AUD, EUR flows: JPY slightly offered as risk recovers
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September 9, 2024 6:45 AM UTC

A better equity performance overnight has allowed some correction to recent JPY strength, but JPY still looks well supported

August 27, 2024

JPY, CHF, GBP flows: JPY steadier, GBP, CHF gains stretched
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August 27, 2024 7:08 AM UTC

JPY stabilising, CHF and GBP strength statign to look overdone

August 26, 2024

JPY flows: Bullishness on JPY Remains
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August 26, 2024 9:06 AM UTC

JPY is condolidating, but bias remains for further gains this week.  

August 22, 2024

USD flows: USD rising on better PMI
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August 22, 2024 1:05 PM UTC

USD gains as PMI rises more than expected 

August 20, 2024

JPY flows: JPY reverses Monday gains, but...
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August 20, 2024 7:02 AM UTC

JPY gains on Monday largely reversed, but upside potential remains

August 16, 2024

USD, JPY flows: JPY up after softer US housing starts
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August 16, 2024 12:55 PM UTC

US July Housing starts the lowest since May 2020 extend JPY rise

August 08, 2024

USD, JPY, CHF flows: JPY and CHF weaken after lower US claims data
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August 8, 2024 1:21 PM UTC

Correctve gains extend for the USD and other higher yielders

USD, JPY, GBP, CHF flows: JPY remains cheap, USD, CHF and GBP expensive
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August 8, 2024 7:10 AM UTC

The market is focused on which way risk sentiment will turn, but there is value in the FX market either way

August 07, 2024

JPY, EUR, CHF flows: JPY lower on Uchida comments
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August 7, 2024 7:01 AM UTC

BoJ deputy governor Uchida's comments indicating that the BoJ would not tighten in unstable markets has helped USD/JPY correct higher. More corrective pressure may be seen today, but underlying picture remains JPY positive 

August 06, 2024

USD, JPY, NOK, AUD flows: Mild risk recovery continues
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August 6, 2024 7:07 AM UTC

The risk reocvery ocntinued overnigth and the JPY has fallen back, but remains undervalued. CHF still has more downside scope, and high yielders could recover further

August 05, 2024

USD, JPY, CHF, NOK flows: Mild risk recovery on ISM
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August 5, 2024 2:29 PM UTC

A better than expected ISM services index has helped to stabilise equities and risk sentiment in general, but FX markets still show extreme valuations

USD, JPY, CHF, AUD, NOK flows: Safe havens surge, risk currencies plunge
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August 5, 2024 6:54 AM UTC

The big risk unwind continued overnight, and safe haven currencies surged once again, with the JPY and CHF the best performers, while the commodity currencies suffered. From here much will depend on the US equity market peformance this afternoon. From a value perspective, JPY strength is justified,

August 02, 2024

USD, JPY flows: USD lower, JPY gains on weak US employment report
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August 2, 2024 12:58 PM UTC

Weaker than expected employment growth, a higher unemployment rate and weaker than expected average earnings mean the employent report is unambiguously weak. USD weakness mainly against the JPY as high yielders are suffering from weaker risk sentiment

JPY, CHF flows: Safe haven gains may be reaching near term limits
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August 2, 2024 6:58 AM UTC

JPY gains have been mostly a reversal of the May/June overshoot, but have been extended by the recent risk sell off. JPY crosses now approaching levels that are consistent with current risk premia. CHF strength on risk weakness likely to paude as EUR/CHF finds support near 0.94

August 01, 2024

CHF, JPY flows: CHF strength approaching limits
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August 1, 2024 6:49 AM UTC

CHF gains against the EUR reflect some weakening in risk sentiment but the JPY remains the preferred safe haven

July 26, 2024

USD, JPY, CHF flows: Steadier markets as risk stabilises
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July 26, 2024 7:06 AM UTC

Riskier currencies edging higher, JPY stable as risk stabilises and Japan Tokyo CPI comes in in line with expectations.

July 25, 2024

USD, JPY, CHF, NOK flows: Risk recovers on stronger US GDP data
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July 25, 2024 1:02 PM UTC

USD rises against JPY and CHF as US Q2 GDP comes in above expectations

EUR, JPY, CHF flows: EUR holding up against the USD despite weak surveys
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July 25, 2024 8:45 AM UTC

EUR/USD steady despite risk off tone. EUR/JPY and EUR/CHF continue lower

July 24, 2024

JPY flows: JPY rally continues as risky assets soften
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July 24, 2024 7:05 AM UTC

JPY up, riskier currencies down as equities and commodities fall back

July 22, 2024

JPY flows: JPY opens firm in Europe
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July 22, 2024 6:55 AM UTC

JPY gains strongly at European open without obvious trigger but US politics a focus

July 19, 2024

JPY, CHF flows: JPY and CHF gain as equities slip
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July 19, 2024 7:19 AM UTC

JPY and CHF rally as equities turn lower. JPY remains preferred on value grounds

July 15, 2024

USD, JPY, EUR flows: USD better bid after Trump assassination attempt
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July 15, 2024 6:50 AM UTC

USD firmer, higher yielders likely more vulnerable with risk appetite a little weaker 

July 11, 2024

JPY flows: Extreme JPY weakness; what can turn it?
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July 11, 2024 10:53 AM UTC

The JPY is at record weak levels and continued to make new lows despite narrowing yield spreads and FX intervention. Will the trend ever turn? Risk aversion looks liek the most likely candidate to trigger a recovery which could be huge when it comes

July 08, 2024

EUR, JPY flows: EUR bounces after initial dip on French election
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July 8, 2024 9:18 AM UTC

EUR/JPY reached new 32 year highs

July 05, 2024

EUR, JPY flows: Weak German data suggest EUR/JPY decline
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July 5, 2024 7:23 AM UTC

German industrial production mirrors weaknes sin orders. EUR/JPY more at risk than EUR/USD

July 03, 2024

JPY flows: More new lows, levels are extreme
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July 3, 2024 7:14 AM UTC

JPY declines continue with no BoJ opposition

June 18, 2024

JPY flows: JPY weakness extends toward key levels
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June 18, 2024 8:30 AM UTC

USD/JPY testing the retracement levels close to 158.30. Intervention risk rising

June 14, 2024

JPY flows: JPY lower after BoJ disappoints, but...
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June 14, 2024 6:53 AM UTC

USD/JPY above 158 for the first time since end-April BoJ intervention after BoJ leaves policy unchanged. But risks remain to the downside

June 13, 2024

USD, JPY, EUR, CHF flows: USD lower against riskier currencies after CPI, FOMC
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June 13, 2024 6:55 AM UTC

Despite the FOMC dots showing a median expectation of only one rate cut this year, US yields and the USD are lower, except against the JPY, and JPY weakness looks anomalous. Widening France/Germany spreads may maintain downard pressure on EUR/CHF.

June 07, 2024

JPY flows: BOJ Rate Hike June 14 A Close Call
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June 7, 2024 3:35 PM UTC

On USD/JPY, attention should switch to the BOJ meeting on Friday, where only a 10% chance of a 10bps hike in the BOJ policy rate means the market is relaxed. 

June 06, 2024

EUR flows: Lagrade Back Lane Clearer Guidance
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June 6, 2024 1:48 PM UTC

While Largarde did not provide specific guidance, she confirmed the clear message from ECB Lane that the lagged effects of tighter policy will still feedthrough H2 2024 and 2025; policy is now forward looking and real policy rates have risen and need to be lowered.  

EUR flows: ECB 25bps, but Inflation Forecast up
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June 6, 2024 12:25 PM UTC

The EUR has rallied after the expected 25bps cut, as bond yields have drifted higher as they are focused on the upward revision for 2025 inflation from 2.0%  to 2.2%.  

EUR flows: Waiting for the ECB
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June 6, 2024 8:39 AM UTC

The EUR has been subdued ahead of the ECB meeting, with a 25bps cut in official rates now fully discounted. 

June 04, 2024

JPY flows: JPY strengthening across the board
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June 4, 2024 6:59 AM UTC

JPY up as yileds fall and equities soften 

June 03, 2024

USD, EUR, JPY flows: JPY staying soft, USD firm
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June 3, 2024 6:54 AM UTC

JPY remains under pressure, USD firm despite softer yields

May 28, 2024

JPY, EUR flows: Stuck in ranges in quiet markets
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May 28, 2024 6:28 AM UTC

Fundamentlas pointing toward JPY strength, but quiet markets encouraging carry trades. EUR/USD capped at 1.09 after Villeroy comments.

May 27, 2024

EUR flows: ECB Lane Confirms June 6 Cut and More in 2024
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May 27, 2024 9:05 AM UTC

No FX reaction to a key FT interview with ECB Lane, though bond yields edged lower.

JPY flows: JPY holding onto small gains
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May 27, 2024 7:17 AM UTC

The JPY has held onto marginal gains in Europe in holiday thinned trading with the U.S. and UK on holiday today

May 21, 2024

AUD, JPY, EUR flows: EUR steady, JPY and AUD weak
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May 21, 2024 7:05 AM UTC

AUD falls on regional equity dip. JPY apoproaching intervention levels

May 20, 2024

JPY, USD, CHF, EUR flows: JPY soft, EUR pressing 1.09
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May 20, 2024 6:42 AM UTC

JPY and CHF weak in quiet conditions, EUR/JPY highest since intervention

May 16, 2024

USD flows: USD continues recovery after data
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May 16, 2024 12:59 PM UTC

The USD has extended gains after the claims and Philly Fed, but upside looks quite limited

USD, JPY, EUR, NOK flows: NOK and JPY remain attractive
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May 16, 2024 6:33 AM UTC

The dip in the NOK after this morning's GDP data looks like a buying opportunity. JPY strength has further to go.

May 15, 2024

SEK, JPY, EUR flows: SEK softer after CPI, JPY shorts at risk
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May 15, 2024 6:31 AM UTC

SEK softer after slightly lower than expected CPI; NOK/SEK has potential for gains. JPY weakness overextended

May 14, 2024

USD, JPY, EUR flows: JPY down after firm US PPI
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May 14, 2024 12:58 PM UTC

USD initilaly gained across the board after PPI, but riskier currencies recovered and JPY weakness on the crosses is the main impact

May 13, 2024

USD, JPY flows: FX steady but USD downside risks rising
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May 13, 2024 6:37 AM UTC

USD steady in quiet trading but rising JGB yields and softer US data suggest USD/JPY downside risks

May 09, 2024

JPY flows: JPY still soft despite hawkish BoJ
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May 9, 2024 6:35 AM UTC

Boj sounded hawkish, but JPY softer as cash earnings disappoint. 

May 06, 2024

USD/JPY Flows: JPY Consolidation with Mixed Views
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May 6, 2024 2:06 PM UTC

JPY has stablised in U.S. trading, with near-term views in the market mixed. 

GBP/USD Flows: GBP bounce but BOE Risks Still on Thursday
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May 6, 2024 9:05 AM UTC

GBP has pushed higher on short-covering, but the BOE meeting could have dovish hints still on Thursday. 

EUR/USD Flows: Sideways but Policy and Ukraine in Focus
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May 6, 2024 7:17 AM UTC

Quiet conditions with the UK closed, but some focus on Fed and ECB prospects. 

May 02, 2024

USD flows: USD softer after FOMC and BoJ raid
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May 2, 2024 6:50 AM UTC

USD falls back with US yields with BoJ amplifying JPY strength