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Daily market analysis: 21 July 2025
The Japanese yen saw a modest surge following the Upper House election on Sunday, but analysts remain skeptical of its staying power. Bounce of the Japanese Yen Short-Lived as Political Risk Looms On paper, the market welcomed the fact that Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will remain in power despite the ruling coalition losing its majority. But the tone is far fromContinue Reading
Week ahead: Japanese elections add uncertainty to global economic backdrop
With a potential Fed rate cut in focus, markets remain perched between bullish momentum as well as political and central banks uncertainty. Key inflation figures, central bank decisions, and global political shifts could be the major volatility triggers, defining the overall risk landscape. As liquidity is low in summer, careful risk positioning and awareness ofContinue Reading
Forex market analysis: 18 July 2025
The Nikkei 225 came under pressure Friday, closing at 39,819 after briefly testing resistance near 40,133.65 earlier in the session. What began as a mild attempt to extend the gains from Thursday quickly unravelled into cautious selling, driven by a mix of macro uncertainty, election anxiety, and disappointing trade data. Nikkei Slips as Elections Shake the Calm in Tokyo The JapaneseContinue Reading
