Events to watch out for today:
15:30 EET. USD – Retail Sales
USDJPY:
The Japanese Yen (JPY) extends its losing streak against the US Dollar (USD) for the fifth consecutive session following the release of Japan’s Q3 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data on Friday. The USD/JPY pair’s upside potential is supported by a strong US Dollar (USD). Traders are also preparing for the release of US retail sales data for October, due later on Friday.
Japan’s preliminary gross domestic product (GDP) data for the third quarter rose 0.2% quarter-on-quarter, up from 0.5% in the previous quarter, matching market expectations. On an annualized basis, the country’s GDP growth in the third quarter was 0.9%, beating the market consensus forecast of 0.7%, but showing a sharp slowdown from the 2.2% growth recorded in the second quarter.
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Friday that he will take appropriate measures against excessive currency fluctuations. Kato emphasized the importance of stable exchange rate movements reflecting economic fundamentals and expressed concern about unilateral sharp fluctuations in the market.
Meanwhile, Japan’s Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa said he expects the moderate economic recovery to continue, fueled by rising employment and wages. However, Akazawa also emphasized the need to keep a close eye on potential downside risks to the global economy and volatility in financial and capital markets.
Trading recommendation: Trade predominantly with Buy orders from the current price level.
Origin: FreshForex
