The BoJ’s (Bank of Japan) decision to expand the trading band for ten-year bonds dominated the FX space, sending more shock waves within the global markets. There were more worries that the move confirmed another crucial factor in bringing the phase of highly accommodative financial policies, translating to tighter financials and soaring interest rates.

That will welcome surged reservations over the worldwide market outlook and risks of a massive downturn, considering the highly low-interest-rate phase has heightened financial excesses risks. Meanwhile, emerging leveraged positions will lead to increased position liquidation threats.

Moreover, there will be worries that yen-funded long positions (in speculative assets) will face liquidation, which would trigger a selling spree in equities and bonds. Nonetheless, there will be faith for more lucrative conditions later next year, catalyzing near-term volatile trading as bulls and bears fight for dominance.

GBP-USD Exchange Rate Outlook

The Pound saw risk appetite trends and global developments dominating Tuesday with more volatile actions. The GBP-USD exchange rate saw continued retreats as equities declined to hit the 1.2100 low before the United States opened.

Meanwhile, late sessions on the day saw GBP-USD regaining ground and continued to highlight resilience. It traded near 1.2170 on Tuesday, with selling interest at around 1.2200. However, considering the possible continued choppy trading, year-end position moderation remains a crucial element.

Nevertheless, confidence in the United Kingdom’s fundamentals will fade with November’s increased government borrowing. Moreover, considering the current significant account deficit, the GBP will also remain susceptible amid potential tightening in worldwide financial conditions. Therefore, GBP-USD appears resilient near-term (in the USD losses ground).

Today Euro Exchange Rates

The Euro could not attract attention on Tuesday, with concentration focused on the dollar and yen. The EUR-USD exchange rate secured support near 1.0600 and wavered beyond this mark on Wednesday. Concerns of long positions liquidation concerns hampered the Euro.

Moreover, there will be reservations determining energy prices’ outlook. Seasonal elements remain substantial as the Euro tends to gain support as the year ends, and ECB’s hawkishness should underpin EUR-USD.

USD Exchange Rates

The fallout from BoJ’s move to expand bond yield’s trading band dominated the dollar. As a result, the USD-JPY saw continued dips, hitting new four-month lows of 130.60 before recovering to 132.00 during Wednesday’s session.

United States housing stats remained unaltered at a 1.43mn yearly rate for November and beyond consensus prediction. Nonetheless, housing permits saw sharp slides from 1.51mn to 1.34mn, presenting the weakest figure since July 2020.

The data exhibited reservations surrounding the broader United States economy and the housing sector outlook, which limited possible dollar support. Therefore, risk situations will remain crucial for USD actions, and enthusiasts should consider association with BoJ’s policy shift.

MUFG anticipated sustained effects across all markets and asset classes. It stated that this move would affect all Forex market participants – capital flows, speculative behavior, investor hedging behavior, and corporate hedging behavior.

The Day Ahead

Canada will print its latest inflation data on Wednesday. Meantime, consensus predicts a headline rate retreat from 6.9% to 6.7%. Weaker than anticipated inflation statistics will increase speculations that BoC will move against more rate hikes.

The latest United States consumer confidence data is around the corner, with anticipations of a minor rebound. Also, the markets will be waiting for the existing home sales stat. Weak data would emphasize worries about a United States dip into recession.

Finally, enthusiasts should watch trends in equity and bonds markets, considering that position adjustment before the new year and Christmas will significantly stimulate all assets.