USD/JPY dropped nearly 500 pips, and market estimates now suggest this was likely a confirmed intervention, with reports indicating around $90B deployed to push the pair down from the 160 area toward 157. This aligns closely with the scale and speed typically seen during past Bank of Japan / Ministry of Finance actions. Historically, the pattern still holds. Volatility spikes sharply on the intervention day, then fades into consolidation over the following sessions. Large fol

Right now, EUR/USD and GBP/USD are being driven mainly by oil prices, not interest rate expectations. Both pairs have shown a very strong inverse correlation with crude over the past week, meaning when oil rises, these pairs tend to fall. This has made energy the dominant factor in FX, outweighing rate differentials and even economic data. The ECB and BoE are both expected to hold rates, and markets have already priced in multiple future hikes. Because of that, today’s decisi

Markets fully expect the Fed to hold rates, so the focus is entirely on the tone of Powell’s statement. Rising oil prices and inflation risks support a hawkish outlook, but Powell may avoid strong signals and leave major decisions to his successor. This creates a binary outcome for the US dollar. A hawkish tone could strengthen the USD, while a neutral hold could weaken it and support EUR/USD. Technically, EUR/USD is holding strong support around 1.1675 and the 200-day EMA, w

The Bank of Japan kept rates unchanged at 0.75%, but the overall message was clearly hawkish. Three out of nine members voted for an immediate hike to 1.0%, signaling that the BOJ may be preparing markets for a possible move as soon as June. Despite weaker near-term growth forecasts due to geopolitical risks, the BOJ expects inflation to stay at or above its 2% target, with core inflation remaining strong. The Bank also highlighted that yen weakness now has a bigger impact on

Gold is currently being driven more by risk appetite and equity market sentiment than by traditional safe-haven demand. This week is critical, with major US tech earnings, the Fed decision, and uncertainty around Powell’s future, all acting as key catalysts. Oil prices also remain relevant, but their impact is indirect, influencing gold through inflation expectations, US yields, and the dollar rather than acting as a direct driver. Technically, gold is struggling below $4850

GBP/USD is currently trading just below the April high around 1.3590, as markets wait for a strong trigger. The pair is facing pressure from US dollar strength driven by geopolitical tensions. However, interest rate hike expectations from BOE is supporting the pound. Any positive development from the Iran war will decrease the energy risk faced by Europe and will have a positive impact on the pound, pushing GBP/USD higher. Technically, price is trading near the 1.3530–1.3550

USD/CHF remains supported mainly by higher US yields and geopolitical uncertainty, while expectations that the Swiss National Bank may limit excessive franc strength are also helping the pair hold steady. At the same time, safe-haven demand for the Swiss franc is keeping upside movement limited. Technically, 0.7800 is the key support level. As long as the price stays above it, the pair may continue higher toward 0.7940 (200 DMA). However, a break below 0.7800 could shift mome

EUR/USD and GBP/USD remain the best opportunities if the US dollar weakens. Watch how geopolitical developments and major economic triggers could move the market. Important entry logic, targets, and risk levels are covered in this update.

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Rising tensions in the Middle East are keeping crude oil prices elevated, and this is currently the main driver of the USD/JPY direction. Higher oil prices are pushing US yields higher while weakening the yen due to Japan’s dependence on imported energy. Because of this, the pair is trading more like a risk asset than a safe haven right now. Technically, USD/JPY has broken above the 159.30 resistance, which may now act as support. As long as the price holds above this level,