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Forex Focus — Sep 3, 2026, 09:00 UTC
USD/JPY plunged 64 pips, trading at 159.0900 today. The Dollar Index found renewed strength, driven by a hawkish Fed narrative. EUR/USD dipped 9 pips to 1.1583. This move reflects ongoing interest rate divergence. Central bank watch remains critical.
Key takeaways
- USD/JPY plunged 64 pips, trading at 159.0900 today.
- EUR/USD dipped 9 pips to 1.1583.
- Risk appetite remains elevated, with the Fear & Greed Index at 65.
Transcript
USD/JPY plunged 64 pips, trading at 159.0900 today. The Dollar Index found renewed strength, driven by a hawkish Fed narrative. EUR/USD dipped 9 pips to 1.1583. This move reflects ongoing interest rate divergence. Central bank watch remains critical. The Federal Reserve's recent comments underscore a firm stance on inflation. The ECB, however, offered no new hawkish signals, keeping the Euro pressured. BOJ intervention fears continue to cap USD/JPY gains. Risk appetite remains elevated, with the Fear & Greed Index at 65. This sustains demand for carry trades in select exotic pairs. Nvidia's potential $14 billion acquisition of Hugging Face underscores market confidence. For tomorrow, watch EUR/USD support at 1.1550, resistance at 1.1620. USD/JPY support is 158.80, with resistance at 159.50. Stay tuned for more market insights on rawfin.tv.
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