Forex Focus — Sep 26, 2026, 09:00 UTC

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USD/JPY plunged 72 pips today, trading sharply at 157.5400. This move, likely an unwind of carry trades, pressured the Dollar Index. The DXY saw mixed performance overall. EUR/USD advanced 16 pips, reaching 1.1399. This push was directly catalyzed by hawkish ECB rhetoric. A prominent ECB official signaled potential for sustained rate hikes. They cited persistent energy inflation as the key driver. This solidifies expectations for continued monetary tightening. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve offered no new guidance. The Bank of Japan also remained notably silent. We saw no unusual volatility in exotic crosses today. For tomorrow, vigilance is paramount. Key support and resistance levels will be actively tested. On the commodity front, Gold climbed 0.54% to $4,321.2. Crude Oil dropped 2.33%, now at $92.41. Institutional interest in digital assets also grew. BlackRock launched Ethereum-based portfolio tokens, a significant development. That's your Forex Focus on rawfin.tv.