Forex Focus — Aug 11, 2026, 09:00 UTC

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USD/JPY surged 68 pips today, marking a 0.68% increase to 158.95. The Dollar Index gained momentum, pushing higher. Fed officials remain divided on rate hikes. Persistent inflation concerns continue to fuel hawkish sentiment. EUR/USD sits at 1.1548, down 5 basis points. Dollar strength remains the primary catalyst for this downward trend. We anticipate continued pressure on the pair. Focus on USD/JPY for unusual volatility. Its 0.68% jump follows the US-Japan joint yen intervention. This marks the first such action since 1998, highlighting significant BOJ concern. Central banks are active. The Fed shows division on future rate hikes. The ECB remains cautious, impacting euro dynamics. BOJ's intervention signals a clear stance against yen depreciation. For tomorrow, watch 1.1500 as key support for EUR/USD. Resistance comes in at 1.1570. USD/JPY finds support at 158.50. Resistance at 159.20 bears watching. This has been Forex Focus on rawfin.tv.