Weekly Forecast Highlights
• JPY earnings revision, bank lending, and trade balance
• USD‑denominated trade balance & Adib‑level data: ADP, JOLTS, FOMC & Fed decisions
• Upcoming speeches from BOJ Governor Ueda, SNB President, and RBNZ Gov Breman
• Euro & GBP lagged data, but watch for ECB Lagarde comment and USD CPI/Unemployment Claims
• Key risk‑engaging pairs: USD/JPY, EUR/USD, AUD/USD, GBP/USD, NZD/USD
Economic Events to Watch Out For
Japan (JPY) – Earnings & Trade Snapshots
• 12‑Jul 2025: Average Cash Earnings y/y (Low impact) – forecast 2.2% vs 1.9% previous. A modest earnings uptick helps keep JPY demand on track but not headline material.
• 12‑Jul 2025: Bank Lending y/y – forecast 4.0% vs 4.1% previous. A slight decline could hint at tightening credit conditions, easing JPY buying pressure.
• 12‑Jul 2025: Current Account – forecast 3.09T vs 4.35T previous. The sharp drop signals a narrowing trade deficit but still sizable, supporting a steady JPY stance.
• 12‑Jul 2025: Final GDP Price Index y/y – 2.8% (unchanged). Stability points to no surprise inflation data for the yen.
• 12‑Jul 2025: Final GDP q/q – -0.5% vs -0.4% previous. A slight slowdown may be enough for BOJ to keep its ultra‑loose policy in place.
• 12‑Aug 2025: Revised Industrial Production m/m – 1.4% vs 1.4% previous. No change, but the figure is part of broader JPY economic narrative.
• 12‑Oct 2025: BSI Manufacturing Index – 4.2 vs 3.8: moderate strength, consistent with BOJ’s accommodative stance.
Australia (AUD)
• 12‑Sep 2025: Cash Rate (High impact) – unchanged at 3.60%. Investors expect no change; any shift will impact AUD strongly.
• 12‑Sep 2025: RBA Rate Statement – no forecast. Markets anticipate the central bank to reaffirm its policy.
• 12‑Sep 2025: RBA Press Conference – no forecast. Key to listen for forward guidance.
• 12‑Nov 2025: Employment Change (20.3K vs 42.2K) and Unemployment Rate (4.4% vs 4.3%) – slower hiring could cool the AUD.
• 12‑Dec 2025: CB Leading Index (unofficial) – indicates AUD economic momentum.
United States (USD)
• 12‑Sep 2025: ADP Weekly Employment Change – high impact, no forecast. Positive numbers would support USD, negative could weaken it.
• 12‑Sep 2025: JOLTS Job Openings – two releases: 7:00‑PM (high impact) – forecast 7.14M, with 7.23M previous. A weaker reading would dampen USD.14‑Nov 2025: Unemployment Claims – high impact (221K vs 191K). Significant rise signals a slowdown in US labor market, which could reduce USD strength.
• 12‑Oct 2025: Fed Funds Rate (High impact) – forecast 3.75% vs 4.00% previously. The Fed’s rate cut expectation is a key driver for USD/JPY and USD‑heavy pairs.
• 12‑Oct 2025: FOMC Statement & Press Conference – high impact. Expectation: dovish language, more cuts likely.
• 12‑Oct 2025: CPI y/y (Medium impact) – 0.7% vs 0.2% previous. An uplift in inflation could support the USD.
• 12‑Oct 2025: Fed budget balance – negative 142.5B vs -284.4B. Strong fiscal deficit might influence USD via risk‑premium.12‑Nov 2025: Trade Balance – -64.7B vs -59.6B; US trade deficit widens, slight weakening of USD.
• 12‑Nov 2025: Natural Gas Storage – no forecast; any deviation can impact oil futures, impacting USD‑heavy pairs.
• 12‑Dec 2025: CPI m/m (Euro) and final CPI (German, French) – will affect EUR/USD and GBP/USD.
Europe (EUR, GBP, CHF)
• 12‑Oct 2025: ECB Lagarde Speaks – medium impact. Her remarks on monetary policy and inflation trajectory will color EUR pairs.
• 12‑Oct 2025: ECB President Lagarde Speaks – could hint at future rate cuts or tightenings.
• 12‑Nov 2025: SNB Policy Rate – unchanged at 0.00% (high impact). Any shift indicates risk‑sentiment.• 12‑Nov 2025: SNB Press Conference – high impact. Expect possible policy clarification.
• 12‑Dec 2025: GBP GDP q/q (High impact) – 0.1% vs -0.1% previous. Positive surprises may strengthen GBP.
• 12‑Dec 2025: GBP Inflation (CPI m/m) – 0.1% vs 0.2% previous. Slightly lower than expected may put downward pressure on GBP.
• 12‑Dec 2025: BOE Gov Bailey Speaks (Medium impact) on 11‑Dec. Expectation: modest dovish tone.
Canada (CAD)
• 12‑Oct 2025: BOC Rate Statement – high impact, no forecast. Market expects confirmation of current policy.• 12‑Oct 2025: Overnight Rate – 2.25% unchanged. Stability will support CAD.
• 12‑Oct 2025: BOC Press Conference – high impact. Look for insights on future monetary tightening.• 12‑Dec 2025: Building Permits – 1.3% forecast shows construction activity that could strengthen CAD.
• 12‑Dec 2025: Wholesale Sales – -0.1% vs 0.6% previous, potential weakening of CAD.
• 12‑Dec 2025: Capacity Utilization – 79.3% stable, indicates stable output.
New Zealand (NZD)
• 12‑Oct 2025: Visitor Arrivals – 2.9% forecast; a lower number could weaken NZD.
• 12‑Oct 2025: Crude Oil Inventories – 0.6M forecast; oil fall can weaken USD and NZD.• 12‑Oct 2025: Manufacturing Sales – -3.0% vs -0.0% previous, potential impact on NZD.
• 12‑Dec 2025: Manufacturing Sales – -0.4% vs 0.0% previous.
• 12‑Dec 2025: Industrial Production – 0.9% vs -2.0% previous; a bounce could strengthen NZD.
• 12‑Dec 2025: Building Permits – 0.8% vs 1.6% previous; improvement may lift NZD.
Market Trends and Analysis
### 1. USD/JPY – Resilient USD, Softer JPY Support
• Fed’s dovish stance (rate cuts) is backing the USD, while the BOJ’s ultra‑loose policy anchors the JPY. Expect USD/JPY to trade in a 95‑96 band, with short‑term pullbacks toward 94.5 likely after the 12‑Jul earnings update and 12‑Aug trade balance report. The JPY’s current account contraction suggests continued policy neutrality.
• Technicals: The pair is trading near a 20‑day moving average, offering a short‑to‑mid‑term consolidation zone. Breakouts above 97 could open a bullish trend for USD/JPY.
### 2. EUR/USD – Moderation and ECB Outlook
• The upcoming Lagarde speech (12‑Oct 2025) adds uncertainty. If she hints at a dovish turn, EUR may soften, pulling USD back into the 1.072‑1.080 range. A more hawkish stance could support the Euro against a weakening dollar.
• Eurozone inflation data (CPI m/m) suggests inflation cooling; if the ECB’s policy rate stays at 0%, the Euro may lean toward neutral but slightly weaker against USD.
### 3. AUD/USD – Tightening & RBA Signals
• The AUD is heavily influenced by the RBA’s cash rate stance. With the rate unchanged at 3.60% and the Fed leaning toward cuts, AUD/USD could see a slight squeeze, trading down to 0.600–0.605 in the coming week.
• The Australian employment data on 12‑Nov and the CB Leading Index on 12‑Dec provide additional context. A softer labor market can pressure AUD in the short term.
### 4. GBP/USD – Fed, BOE, SNB Interplay
• GBP is at the nexus of three policy narratives: the SNB’s policy rate at 0%, the BOE’s modest expectations on rates, and the Fed’s anticipated cuts. If the BOE maintains a dovish tone and the Fed signals cuts, GBP could trade sideways around 1.262–1.270.
• Technical support around 1.258 and resistance near 1.274 – a break below could signal further weakening.
### 5. NZD/USD – Commodity Influence & Local Data
• NZD is sensitive to commodity prices (oil, iron ore) and local manufacturing. The 12‑Oct inventory data and manufacturing sales release could push NZD/USD toward the 0.705–0.715 zone.
• Watch for a possible short‑term pullback upon the 12‑Dec industrial production surprise.
Trading Opportunities
#### a) USD/JPY – “Mid‑Range Bounce” Strategy
• **Setup**: Identify a pullback to the 94.5‑95 band after an initial rally.
• **Entry**: Long near 95.0.
• **Stop‑Loss**: 95.3 (just above 20‑day MA).
• **Take‑Profit**: 95.8–96.0, aligning with short‑term resistance.
• **Rationale**: The dollar’s fundamental momentum and JPY’s policy neutrality support a continued, albeit moderated, rally.
#### b) EUR/USD – “Lagarde Pivot” Trade
• **Setup**: Monitor Lagarde’s remarks; if dovish, take a short on 0.980‑0.985.
• **Entry**: 0.985 for a short, 0.995 for a long.
• **Stop‑Loss**: 20‑30 pips away from entry.
• **Take‑Profit**: 0.975–0.975 for short, 1.005–1.010 for long.
• **Rationale**: The pair is expected to widen on policy uncertainty; position accordingly with tight risk control.
#### c) AUD/USD – “RBA Steady” Range Trade
• **Setup**: Trade within 0.600–0.605 after the 12‑Sep RBA announcement.
• **Entry**: Long at 0.601, short at 0.604.
• **Stop‑Loss**: 10 pips.
• **Take‑Profit**: 0.606 for long; 0.599 for short.
• **Rationale**: With the AUD rate unchanged, the pair is likely to range until clear policy signals emerge.
#### d) GBP/USD – “US Fed Cut” Positioning
• **Setup**: If the Fed cuts and the BOE remains dovish, take a long on GBP/USD around 1.260.
• **Entry**: 1.260.
• **Stop‑Loss**: 1.255.
• **Take‑Profit**: 1.275.
• **Rationale**: A dovish Fed reduces USD strength, while the BOE’s neutral stance supports GBP.
Conclusion
• **Core Takeaway**: The week presents a clear USD‑driven bias due to the Fed’s dovish trajectory and the BOJ’s unwavering liquidity stance. EUR, AUD, GBP, and NZD are all closely tied to local policy signals and commodity prices, respectively.
• **Strategic Focus**: Trade USD‑heavy pairs with tight stop‑losses, monitor central bank speeches for policy clues, and use range‑bound setups where policy remains unchanged.
• **Risk Awareness**: Major market moves may occur during speech releases or sudden data surprises; always use proper position sizing and liquidity assessment.
Risk Disclaimer
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