Bitcoin Plunges Below $58,000 in Crypto Washout-induced Bear Market

Cryptocurrency Market Update: πŸ’Έ Bitcoin fell for a third day, down 4.7% to $57,055 πŸ“‰ Bitcoin’s worst monthly performance in April, down nearly 16% 🐻 Bitcoin now in a bear market, 22% below March’s record high πŸ’Ό Investors pulling money out of cryptocurrencies ahead of Federal Reserve interest rate decision πŸ“‰ 10 largest U.S. spot … Read more

Bitcoin Tumbles as Fed Rate Outlook Rattles Market, Drops Below $58,000

Key Takeaways πŸ’Έ Bitcoin fell for a third day following its worst monthly performance in April πŸ“‰ Value of Bitcoin fell by nearly 16% in April 🌍 Fed is not expected to make changes to interest rates, impacting interest rate-sensitive assets like cryptocurrencies πŸ’° Bitcoin’s price drops below $58,000 πŸ“‰ The drop is attributed to … Read more

Asia FX remains subdued as dollar strengthens before Fed meeting; yen continues to weaken

Key Takeaways: πŸ’΅ Most Asian currencies remained stable as the dollar approached a six-month high πŸ“ˆ Dollar index and futures rose ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting πŸ—“οΈ Fed expected to keep rates steady with a hawkish outlook πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japanese yen weakened despite suspected government intervention πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ USD/CNY traded higher with mixed data pointing to … Read more

Yen Declines Following US Labor Costs Data as Attention Shifts from Tokyo to Fed

Key Takeaways: πŸ’Έ Yen fell against the dollar on Tuesday πŸ“‰ Yen down 4.04% against the dollar for the month πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US labor costs data boosted the dollar πŸ“ˆ Dollar index gained ground πŸ‘€ Markets watching Fed’s policy path πŸ’° Supported and stronger US dollar expected 🏦 European Central Bank likely to lower interest rates … Read more

Yen Retreats After US Data as Traders Shift Focus from Tokyo to Fed

Key Takeaways πŸ’΅ The yen weakened against the dollar after suspected intervention by Japanese authorities. πŸ“ˆ U.S. economic data supported the dollar, showing labor costs increased more than expected. πŸ” The Fed is expected to hold rates during its meeting, with hints about future policy by Chair Jerome Powell awaited. πŸ’° Japanese officials may have … Read more

Japan Intervenes with $35 Billion Yen to Boost FX Readiness as BOJ Considers April 29 Spending

Key Takeaways: πŸ’΄ Japan ready to handle foreign exchange matters 24/7 πŸ“ˆ Money market data suggests Japan spent $35 billion to support yen πŸ”„ Yen buying on Monday indicated possible intervention 🀝 IMF in close discussions with Japan on exchange rate regime πŸ“š Carry trades contribute to yen’s depreciation πŸ“‰ Yen has been depreciating due … Read more

Market Turmoil: Yen’s Rollercoaster Ride Continues as Investors’ Eyes Shift to Fed

Key Takeaways: πŸ’° Yen falls against the dollar following suspected intervention by Japanese authorities πŸ“‰ Yen was briefly at 156.50 before recovering to 157 πŸ’Ή Bank of Japan may wait before further intervention, 160 remains a critical level 🏦 BOJ left monthly bond buying plan unchanged for May πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Focus shifts to the Federal Reserve’s … Read more

Forex Market Watch: Dollar Gains and Yen Clings Ahead of Fed Meeting

Key Takeaways: πŸ’΅ Dollar gained ahead of Fed meeting πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Yen retreated after suspected intervention πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί EUR/USD struggled to make ground against the strong dollar πŸ›’ German retail sales rose more than expected in March πŸ’Ά Eurozone inflation and growth data awaited πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ GBP/USD fell due to dollar strength πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ USD/JPY rose with yen weakened … Read more

Impact of Yen Intervention and Fed on Asian Markets: A Volatile Week Ahead

Key Takeaways: πŸ’° Yen fell against the dollar on Tuesday πŸ“‰ Currency off its 34-year low after intervention πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Japanese authorities may not be targeting specific levels 🏦 Investors expect Japanese bonds to remain low πŸ“ˆ Fed expected to hold rates, likely to have a hawkish message πŸ’΅ Dollar rose against a basket of currencies … Read more