Mamoru Ashimoto

Market participants stayed on the sidelines ahead of the US data.

Market participants stayed on the sidelines ahead of the US data.

Any reports that suggest a strong U.S. economy will re- ignite expectations of further Fed rate increases. That will trigger read more

Any reports that suggest a strong U.S. economy will re- ignite expectations of further Fed rate increases. That will trigger dollar-buying.

There may be some comments or text which will offer Fed views on the recent soft economic data and monetary read more

There may be some comments or text which will offer Fed views on the recent soft economic data and monetary policy.

The US currency has come under pressure on speculation of a pause in the US monetary tightening cycle together with read more

The US currency has come under pressure on speculation of a pause in the US monetary tightening cycle together with the increase in the US current account deficit, which the market usually shrugs off.

Other than that, there isn't much movement in the market.

Other than that, there isn't much movement in the market.