USD/JPY: The intervention aftermath, has the BoJ bought time or reversed the trend?.The USD/JPY pair experienced a violent shift after the Japanese Ministry of Finance intervened following the breach of the 160.00 level. This estimated $30B intervention sparked a 2.2% yen rally.

Forex Seasonality – May 2026: Will the Dollar Bounce Back After a Rough April?.The beginning of a new month marks a good opportunity to review the seasonal patterns that have influenced the forex market over the 50+ years since the Bretton Woods system was dismantled in 1971, ushering in the modern foreign exchange market.

U.S. Dollar Moves Lower As ISM Manufacturing PMI Misses Estimates: Analysis For EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/CAD, USD/JPY.The American currency is losing some ground ahead of the weekend.

United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count up to 408 from previous 407.United States Baker Hughes US Oil Rig Count up to 408 from previous 407

Forecasting the upcoming week: Nonfarm Payrolls, US-Iran peace talks on focus as DXY hits two-week lows.Forecasting the upcoming week: Nonfarm Payrolls, US-Iran peace talks on focus as DXY hits two-week lows

US President Trump: I will be increasing tariffs on vehicles imported from the European Union.US President Trump: I will be increasing tariffs on vehicles imported from the European Union

WTI Crude falls as Iran proposal lifts hopes for US-Iran talks.WTI Crude falls as Iran proposal lifts hopes for US-Iran talks

Trump: Tariffs on European cars and trucks coming into the US will increase to 25%.Pres. Trump on a Truth Social post says he will increase tariffs on European cars and trucks next week to 25% citing that they are not fully agreeing to the trade deal.

USD/JPY steadies after Japan's intervention checks Yen slide.USD/JPY steadies after Japan's intervention checks Yen slide

Australia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI up to 51.3 in April from previous 51.Australia S&P Global Manufacturing PMI up to 51.3 in April from previous 51

Canada's Jobs Market Expected to Chug Along Even as Labour Force Shrinks.Canadian labour market data for April next Friday will be in focus, and we expect employment to remain broadly consistent with a gradual improvement in per-worker conditions after controlling for an unprecedented pullback in labour force growth.

Weekly Focus – Steady Central Banks Weigh Their Options.Crude oil prices continued higher this week as the market is becoming increasingly sceptical about the prospect of a near-term opening of the Strait of Hormuz. This pushed yields higher until the peak was reached and oil prices dropped sharply again on Thursday.

Crude Oil Price Analysis – Oil Sitting at Extended Levels.The crude oil market continues to wait for some kind of resolution to the Middle East conflict, as traders are trying to sort out supply concerns.

Fed's Logan: Fed should not give guidance implying easing right now.Dallas Federal Reserve Pres. Lori Logan is exploiting her dissent at the FOMC meeting this week.

Natural Gas Price Analysis – Natural Gas Looking for Ceiling.The $3.00 level for me is still an area that you must pay close attention to, as it is such a massive round figure in this market. Natural gas continues to be a “sell only” market for me, as I fade rallies this time of year.

US ISM Manufacturing Holds at 52.7 as Price Pressures Surge and Employment Weakens.US ISM Manufacturing PMI held steady at 52.7 in April, signaling continued expansion in the sector and broadly aligning with a moderate growth outlook. Based on historical relationships, the reading corresponds to around 1.8% annualized GDP growth, suggesting that manufacturing is still contributing positively to overall economic activity.

USD/JPY: Intervention risk and oil focus shape outlook – BNY.USD/JPY: Intervention risk and oil focus shape outlook – BNY

GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Buyers defend 100-day SMA as momentum weakens.GBP/JPY Price Forecast: Buyers defend 100-day SMA as momentum weakens

ECB's Makhlouf: Concerned about higher-for-longer energy price scenario.ECB's Makhlouf: Concerned about higher-for-longer energy price scenario

Dollar Stays on the Back Foot as Markets Embrace Risk and Look Past Geopolitics.Dollar remains firmly on the defensive as markets head into the US session, with selling pressure picking up once again. Despite a busy geopolitical backdrop, the greenback is being weighed down by a strong risk-on environment that continues to dominate market thinking.

Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP edges down.Pound Sterling Price News and Forecast: GBP edges down

Fed's Hammack: Uncertainty around economy, policy path has risen.Fed's Hammack: Uncertainty around economy, policy path has risen

Crude Oil –01.05.2026.  Crude Oil managed to met targets 106.00 and 108.35. As we see over the chart, the market is facing the chance for a drop with support at 96.90 could lead to another rebound.

USD/JPY –01.05.2026.  USDJPY managed to hit a fast drop after the Bank of Japan threatened to intervene in the market to back up the currency. As we see from the chart, prices managed to test the trend support around 155.60 which could lead to a trading zone towards the resistance at 157.50-70.

Fed's Kashkari: Large enough price shock could require series of rate hikes.Fed's Kashkari: Large enough price shock could require series of rate hikes

BoE's Pill: Should act more promptly in response to new inflation pressure.BoE's Pill: Should act more promptly in response to new inflation pressure

investingLive European markets wrap: Another round of Japanese yen intervention?.Instead, Tokyo officials looked to have taken that opportunity to enact a second round of intervention today. USD/JPY was steadily trading back up above 157.00 following the drop yesterday, before quickly sliding to a low of 155.50 in a matter of minutes.

USD/JPY forecast: Intervention effective only in short-term.We saw the USD/JPY dip again this morning, but it has since bounced back after again finding good support at just below the 156.00 level. Alongside what looked like fairly sizeable dollar-selling from the Bank of Japan yesterday, you also had a decent push higher in equities, which only added to the softer tone in the dollar more broadly, while the dip in oil prices yesterday also clearly helped.

GBP/JPY picks up above 213.00 on another suspected Japan intervention.GBP/JPY picks up above 213.00 on another suspected Japan intervention

Japanese Yen gives back gains against US Dollar, ISM PMI data eyed.Japanese Yen gives back gains against US Dollar, ISM PMI data eyed