Focus on the US Dollar vs. the Japanese Yen (USD/JPY)

The Bank of Japan surprised markets by cutting interest rates to a target range of 0%-0.1% and announcing that they have set aside $60 billion to fund a programme to buy government bonds and (more...)

Overview

Last week the S&P 500 future showed some strength, recouping a lot of recent losses, closing above 1100.00 for the first time since 10^th August. Performance was boosted by some strong macro releases including the (more...)

Focus on the Non-Farm Payrolls and Equities, Bonds and USD

Today may be a crucial NFP number with regards to the upcoming FOMC meeting on Tuesday. Fears of a slowdown of growth in the US have resulted in the USD selling off broadly against most major pairs, including low yielders such as the Yen, and a (more...)