Japan Finance Chief Warns against Speculative Forex Moves

    Japan Finance Chief Warns against Speculative Forex Moves

    Newsfrom Japan Economy Jun 19, 2026 11:59 (JST) Tokyo, June 19 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Friday warned against speculative movements in the foreign exchange market, signaling authorities’ readiness to intervene as the dollar soared to its highest levels in nearly two years against the yen. Japanese authorities “will take firm measures if…

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    USD/JPY Builds Strong Momentum for Another Upside Push

      USD/JPY Builds Strong Momentum for Another Upside Push

      Key Highlights USD/JPY started a fresh increase above the 160.00 resistance. A key bullish trend line is forming with support at 160.40 on the 4-hour chart. EUR/USD extended losses and traded below 1.1520. WTI Crude Oil prices declined below $76.50 and $75.00. USD/JPY Technical Analysis The US Dollar remained supported above 158.50 against the Japanese…

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      USD/ILS Analysis 18/06: Trading Range Holds (Chart)

        USD/ILS Analysis 18/06: Trading Range Holds (Chart)

        The USD/ILS is near 2.93950 this morning as a wide spread is being seen, but also as the currency pair holds onto its known range and financial institutions weigh their outlooks. The trading range of the USD/ILS over the past week has held fairly steady. The current value of the USD/ILS is traversing the 2.93950…

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        Pile of money by Atlantagreg via iStock

          Dollar Rallies and Gold Retreats on Hawkish Fed

          Pile of money by Atlantagreg via iStock The dollar index (DXY00) rallied to a 13-month high on Thursday, finishing up by 0.80%.  The dollar rose on Thursday on carryover support from Wednesday, when the FOMC projected higher interest rates later this year.  Thursday’s US economic news was also supportive of the dollar as weekly jobless…

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          Fig. 1. The US Dollar Index and the Fed’s policy rate.

            The Pound: A More Challenging Task for the BoE

            The BoE-Fed policy divergence is dragging GBPUSD lower. A weaker pound is a pro-inflationary factor for the UK. The US dollar recorded its best daily performance since early March, thanks to a hawkish surprise from the Fed. Nine FOMC members indicated in their forecasts that one or more federal funds rate hikes would occur in…

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            Gold Analysis 18/06: Strong Dollar Pressures Gold

              Gold Analysis 18/06: Strong Dollar Pressures Gold

              Gold’s overall trend: Bearish. Today’s Gold Support Points: $4,220 – $4,170 – $4,070 per ounce. Today’s Gold Resistance Points: $4,320 – $4,380 – $4,440 per ounce. Today’s Gold Trading Signals: Bullish Scenario: Buy gold from the support level of $4,180, with a target of $4,350 and a stop loss at $4,130. Bearish Scenario: Sell gold…

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                Paper Copy Available: The Trading Fix Book

                The Trading Fix Book – Tactics for Overcoming All the Common Trading Problems is now available in paperback! Get your physical copy on Amazon. 200+ pages packed with helpful insights, loads of tools, and exercises to overcome the issues that are holding you back. Whether it is entering too early, exiting too late, FOMO, averaging…

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                Tests the 30000 Level (Video)

                  Tests the 30000 Level (Video)

                  The Nasdaq 100 rose a bit on Wednesday, as we are testing the crucial 30,000 level, an area that is also supported by a gap underneath. NASDAQ 100 The Nasdaq 100 has rallied slightly during the early part of the session here on Wednesday, as the 30,000 level has offered support 3 days in a…

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                  Silver Forecast 18/06: Sits Near Big Level (Video)

                    Sits Near Big Level (Video)

                    The silver market sees a bit of consolidation at the moment, as we are looking at the possibility of peace in the Middle East, allowing interest rates to drop. Silver The silver market was very noisy during the trading session on Wednesday, as we are just hanging around the $70 level. The $70 level, of…

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