Monthly Archives: October 2025
Yen Weakens to Critical Intervention Zone as Policy Divergence Weighs
Written on October 14, 2025 at 5:54 am, by
Key Takeaways: *USD/JPY broke above 153.00, its highest since February, as Japan’s political and monetary divergence weighed on the currency. *The central bank boosted JGB purchases, pushing 10-year yields lower and further eroding the yen’s rate appeal. *The 153.00–155.00 zone marks a historical intervention area, with traders watching for potential Ministry of Finance action toContinue Reading
Wall Street Extends Rally as AI and Dovish Fed Fuel Risk-On Sentiment
Written on October 14, 2025 at 5:54 am, by
Key Takeaways: *The S&P 500 hit another all-time high and Nasdaq rose 1.12%, as investors shrugged off the prolonged U.S. government shutdown. *Dell jumped 9% to a two-year high, extending the AI-driven rally sparked by AMD’s breakout earlier in the week. *The VIX fell to a five-month low while soft labor data fueled expectations ofContinue Reading
Dollar and Gold Defy Gravity as Global Risks Deepen
Written on October 14, 2025 at 5:53 am, by
Key Takeaways: *The USD’s rally is fueled by weakness elsewhere, as political and economic instability in Japan and Europe pushes investors toward the greenback. *Gold’s surge above $4,000 shows deepening global unease; both retail and institutional demand are rising amid central bank diversification and geopolitical strain. *Conflicting FOMC signals between dovish and hawkish members haveContinue Reading
