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USD/JPY Analysis for August 3, 2026: Will the Intervention Snapback Hold Until the US NFP?
USD/JPY fell hard last week after Japan appeared to step into the market and buy yen. Will the drop extend or can the dollar reclaim dominance?
The Hormuz ‘Deal’ Nobody in Iran Has Confirmed, And Why It Matters
President Trump announced Sunday he’s holding off on new strikes against Iran, citing progress toward a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Here’s how crude oil reacted.
Fundies Cheat Sheet: August 3–7, 2026
Four labor prints, two ISM surveys, and a Hormuz deal Tehran has not confirmed. Six weighted lanes and ATR-sized levels for the week of August 3.
Fundies Cheat Sheets Recap: Jul 27–31, 2026
The Fed held with no guidance, the dollar closed the weakest major, and Sunday’s 7,289 marker came within four points of the S&P’s low. Full grade inside.
Financial & Forex Weekly Recap: July 27 – 31, 2026
The Fed skipped forward guidance, Japan appeared to buy yen in size, and chip stocks crashed then roared back. A full recap of the July 27-31 week.
BOJ Holds Interest Rate at 1.0%, Hints At Hike
The Bank of Japan held rates at 1% in July 2026, but overnight yen intervention and hawkish comments point to a hike as soon as September.
EUR/USD Analysis for July 31, 2026: Euro Bulls Face a Key Breakout Test
EUR/USD is pressing into a key technical zone as shifting rate expectations and mixed momentum set up an eventful week ahead.
4 Steps to Mentally Prepare for Full-Time Trading
If you’re determined to make full-time trading work for you, then here are four simple steps you can take.
Why Softer PCE Failed to Settle the Fed Debate
June’s PCE report cooled inflation hopes, exposed consumer strain, and left the dollar facing a wide open Fed debate ahead.
Chart Art: GBP/CHF Range Support Setup Above 1.0800
GBP/CHF found support after a sharp selloff, but consolidation now leaves traders watching for either a range hold or breakout.
BOE’s Hawkish Split: What It All Means for Sterling
The BOE kept rates unchanged despite a split vote, and the reasoning behind that split shows how central banks weigh war-driven energy shocks against inflation targets.
TA Alert of the Day: USD/CAD Bearish MACD Flip Raises Breakdown Risk
USD/CAD is testing support after MACD flipped into negative territory. Is this the start of a deeper correction or a potential bear trap?
Financial & Forex Market Recap – July 30, 2026
The dollar sank across the board Thursday as suspected Bank of Japan intervention hammered the yen, while a chip stock rebound lifted equities ahead of Friday’s BOJ decision.
Yen Surges on Suspected BOJ Intervention
The yen jumped 2% Thursday on suspected Bank of Japan intervention, with no confirmation yet and an even bigger BOJ rate decision due Friday.
Why the Dollar Sold Off Despite Three Fed Officials Voting for a Rate Hike
A divided Fed, stubborn inflation, and a falling dollar left traders with a puzzle that could shape September’s biggest moves.
Chart Art: Is USD/CHF Ready to Extend Its Uptrend After a Pullback?
USD/CHF is returning to an established trend after pulling back to a key inflection zone. Here’s what we’re seeing on the 4-hour time frame!
USD/JPY Analysis for July 30, 2026: Rally Faces Next Test from BOJ Decision
USD/JPY sits under a fresh high as the Fed held rates as expected while the Bank of Japan (BOJ) is lined up to announce its policy decision.
Event Guide: BOJ Monetary Policy Statement (July 2026)
Rounding up this busy central bank week is the BOJ which will be announcing its policy decision on Friday. Here’s what to look out for.
Fundies Cheat Sheet Update: July 29, 2026
The Fed held 9-3 with no guidance, Iran struck a U.S. base, and a chip rout hit the S&P. Branch status and Thursday’s core PCE plan inside.
TA Alert of the Day: EUR/JPY Breakout or Bull Trap?
EUR/JPY breached its upper Bollinger Band after a steady climb. Learn whether the move points to continuation, mean reversion, or a possible bull trap.
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