Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Reclaims 157 on LDP Landslide Polls.Japanese election uncertainty, weak household spending, and Fed rate cut bets influence USD/JPY, with politics and policy key to near-term moves.

Japan JP Foreign Reserves climbed from previous $1369.8B to $1394.8B in January.Japan JP Foreign Reserves climbed from previous $1369.8B to $1394.8B in January

Japan JP Foreign Reserves down to $1B in January from previous $1369.8B.Japan JP Foreign Reserves down to $1B in January from previous $1369.8B

Australia National Australia Bank's Business Confidence (QoQ) up to 3 in 4Q from previous 2.Australia National Australia Bank's Business Confidence (QoQ) up to 3 in 4Q from previous 2

USD/JPY strengthens to two-week high near 157.00 ahead of Japan snap election.USD/JPY strengthens to two-week high near 157.00 ahead of Japan snap election

RBA's Bullock: Central bank needs tighter policy as capacity constraints lift inflation risks.RBA's Bullock: Central bank needs tighter policy as capacity constraints lift inflation risks

South Korea Current Account Balance up to 18.7B in December from previous 12.24B.South Korea Current Account Balance up to 18.7B in December from previous 12.24B

USD/JPY, AUD/JPY Outlook: Japanese Yen in Focus Ahead of Election.The Japanese yen remains among the weakest FX majors, a trend that has persisted throughout 2026 and the past year. The move has been overwhelmingly macro-driven, with wide rate differentials and ongoing policy divergence continuing to punish yen bulls and undermine mean-reversion strategies.

Crude Oil Price Forecast: Recovery Above 200-Day Signals Upside Potential.Crude oil has reclaimed its 200-day average after forming a higher low, signaling strengthening momentum and opening the door to higher Fibonacci and measured-move targets.

USD/JPY, AUD/JPY Outlook: Japanese Yen in Focus Ahead of Election and NFP.The Japanese yen remains among the weakest FX majors, a trend that has persisted throughout 2026 and the past year. The move has been overwhelmingly macro-driven, with wide rate differentials and ongoing policy divergence continuing to punish yen bulls and undermine mean-reversion strategies.

Natural Gas Price Forecast: Testing Key Resistance Near 200-Day Average.Natural gas is consolidating below its 200-day average, with rising channel support intact and a sustained breakout needed to confirm a bullish reversal and higher Fibonacci targets.

Crude Oil slips as US-Iran talk tensions ease, WTI tests $63.Crude Oil slips as US-Iran talk tensions ease, WTI tests $63

JPY: Japan election risk impacts yen – MUFG.JPY: Japan election risk impacts yen – MUFG

RUB: One positive scenario emerging – Commerzbank.RUB: One positive scenario emerging – Commerzbank

BoC's Macklem: I welcome the nomination of Kevin Warsh.BoC's Macklem: I welcome the nomination of Kevin Warsh

Japanese Yen Forecast: USD/JPY Bulls Charge after Sharp Selloff- Resistance Back in Focus.USD/JPY has mounted a sharp rebound following a steep selloff, recovering from key structural support defined by prior multi-year swing highs and major retracement levels. The snap-back rally has been swift, carrying price back toward a critical resistance zone that has repeatedly capped upside attempts in recent months.

Mexico Banxico Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (7%).Mexico Banxico Interest Rate Decision meets forecasts (7%)

Natural Gas, WTI Oil, Brent Oil Forecasts – Oil Retreats Ahead Of U.S. – Iran Talks.Oil traders also react to global commodity market pullback.

China: January PMIs signal potential easing – MUFG.China: January PMIs signal potential easing – MUFG

Germany: A sign of life from industry – Commerzbank.Germany: A sign of life from industry – Commerzbank

Canadian Dollar edges lower against Greenback as risk-off flows dominate.Canadian Dollar edges lower against Greenback as risk-off flows dominate

JPY: Election impacts on economy and bonds – ING.JPY: Election impacts on economy and bonds – ING

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Sinks as BoE delivers dovish hold, April cut fully priced.Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: Sinks as BoE delivers dovish hold, April cut fully priced

U.S. Dollar Gains Ground Despite Weak Jobs Data: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency continues to move higher as ECB and BoE keep rates unchanged.

Exclusive: ECB to open up liquidity line to more countries in push for bigger euro role - sources.The European Central Bank is working on opening up its liquidity facility to more countries, making it cheaper and easier to access in a bid to foster the international role of the euro, three sources told Reuters.

SEK: Riksbank's concern over disinflation risks – MUFG.SEK: Riksbank's concern over disinflation risks – MUFG

United States 4-Week Bill Auction remains unchanged at 3.63%.United States 4-Week Bill Auction remains unchanged at 3.63%

ECB Review: Accentuate the Positive.The ECB left the deposit rate unchanged at 2.00% as expected by both markets and analysts. The press release was short with the guidance paragraph similar to December.

Bank of England Review – Dovish Outlook Suggests More Cuts.The Bank of England (BoE) kept the Bank Rate unchanged at 3.75% as expected. The decision was taken with a 5-4 vote, which was a closer call than expected and as such the probability of a rate cut in March and of several cuts has increased in our opinion.

Traders bet the ECB will stick with steady rates, keeping one eye on the euro.Euro zone markets remained confident on Thursday in the view that the European Central Bank would likely hold interest rates steady for the rest of the year, with euro strength likely remaining in the spotlight.