Forex Focus — Aug 27, 2026, 09:00 UTC

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A staggering ¥8.45 trillion. That's the estimated scale of Japan's currency intervention. This aggressive move targeted Yen stabilization. Yet, USD/JPY only dipped 1 pip, now at 159.23. The Dollar Index shows underlying strength. This, despite the Fed holding rates steady. Their statement cited modest inflation and weak spending. EUR/USD dipped 10 pips to 1.1658. The Euro's weakness persists. The ECB is poised for a September rate hike. However, sources indicate no further signals. This tempered any bullish Euro momentum. GBP/USD also lost 28 pips, trading at 1.3603. Conversely, AUD/USD gained 28 pips, reaching 0.7179. USD/CHF rose 36 pips to 0.8051. Exotic pairs like USD/TRY or USD/ZAR also saw unusual volatility. Carry trade dynamics are clearly influencing these moves. Tomorrow, watch EUR/USD support at 1.1650. Resistance sits around 1.1680. The Yen's intervention level remains critical. Stay informed, only on rawfin.tv.