Forex Report: Mixed sentiment ahead of key economic data, USD/JPY reacts to Japan’s leadership change, NZD/USD surges 0.80%

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# Forex Report: Mixed sentiment ahead of key economic data, USD/JPY reacts to Japan’s leadership change, NZD/USD surges 0.80%

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## Forex and Global News
In the forex market, key currencies are experiencing mixed sentiment as traders prepare for a week packed with crucial economic data. The USD/JPY pair opened higher following the resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, reflecting bearish sentiment towards the yen. Meanwhile, GBP/USD remains in a consolidation phase above 1.3500 after a recent uptick, maintaining a bullish outlook. The euro is also holding steady, with EUR/USD trading comfortably above 1.1700, though caution prevails ahead of a confidence vote in France that could impact market dynamics.

Geopolitical tensions are also at play, notably after a shooting attack in Jerusalem, which may contribute to risk aversion in the markets. Additionally, China’s exports to the U.S. plunged 33% in August, signaling potential economic strain that could affect global trade and currencies.

As investors await key inflation data and central bank decisions, the DXY is trading at 97.68, down 0.1921% on the day, reflecting a cautious market sentiment amid these developments.

## Economic Calendar Events Today
All times are in US Eastern Time (New York).

Date Time Cur Imp Event Actual Forecast
2025-09-08 02:00 🇪🇺 Medium German Industrial Production (MoM) (Jul) 1.3% 1.1%
2025-09-08 02:00 🇪🇺 Medium German Trade Balance (Jul) 14.7B 15.7B
2025-09-08 15:00 🇺🇸 Medium Consumer Credit (Jul) 10.40B
2025-09-08 19:01 🇬🇧 Medium BRC Retail Sales Monitor (YoY) (Aug) 2.0%
2025-09-08 21:30 🇦🇺 Medium NAB Business Confidence (Aug)

On September 8, 2025, several key economic indicators are set to impact foreign exchange (FX) markets, particularly involving the euro (EUR), US dollar (USD), and British pound (GBP).

At 02:00 ET, the release of German Industrial Production for July showed a stronger-than-expected growth of 1.3%, surpassing the forecast of 1.1%. This positive surprise may bolster the euro, as it indicates resilience in the German economy, a crucial driver for the Eurozone.

Conversely, the German Trade Balance for July reported at €14.7 billion, falling short of the anticipated €15.7 billion. This discrepancy could temper the euro’s gains, as a weaker trade balance may signal challenges in external demand.

Later in the day, at 15:00 ET, the Consumer Credit data for the USD will be released, with expectations set at $10.40 billion. A significant deviation from this forecast could influence USD volatility, particularly if consumer borrowing trends indicate shifts in economic sentiment.

At 19:01 ET, the BRC Retail Sales Monitor for GBP is anticipated to show a year-over-year growth of 2.0%. A miss here could weigh on the pound as concerns about consumer spending persist.

Finally, the NAB Business Confidence for AUD at 21:30 ET remains under wraps, but any surprises could affect the Australian dollar’s trajectory. Overall, today’s releases suggest a cautious outlook for the euro and pound, while the USD

## Major FX Group

Name Symbol Price Daily (%) 5D (%) 1W (%) 1M (%) 3M (%) 6M (%) YTD (%) 12M (%) MA50 MA100 MA200 RSI MACD
EUR/USD – Euro / U.S. Dollar EURUSD 1.1734 0.1964 0.8420 0.3609 0.4912 2.6772 7.5116 12.76 5.6060 1.1669 1.1531 1.1057 56.06 0.0013
USD/JPY – U.S. Dollar / Japanese Yen USDJPY 147.76 -0.4514 -0.5318 0.4494 0.6272 2.2264 -0.1918 -5.8836 3.0441 147.18 145.73 148.88 57.05 0.1668
GBP/USD – British Pound / U.S. Dollar GBPUSD 1.3530 0.2965 1.0948 0.1937 0.5834 -0.1973 4.5206 7.8165 2.6751 1.3481 1.3460 1.3060 51.65 0.0005
USD/CHF – U.S. Dollar / Swiss Franc USDCHF 0.7953 -0.5004 -1.2405 -0.6670 -1.2896 -3.1539 -9.9769 -11.9503 -5.7489 0.8017 0.8123 0.8516 47.83 -0.0004
AUD/USD – Australian Dollar / U.S. Dollar AUDUSD 0.6591 0.6106 1.1153 0.7244 1.0005 1.1184 4.6974 5.9646 -2.2180 0.6523 0.6490 0.6388 63.22 0.0012
USD/CAD – U.S. Dollar / Canadian Dollar USDCAD 1.3802 -0.2890 0.1270 0.4629 0.5061 0.7526 -4.3680 -3.8175 2.2363 1.3737 1.3763 1.4026 50.00 0.0010
NZD/USD – New Zealand Dollar / U.S. Dollar NZDUSD 0.5934 0.7984 1.2334 0.6294 -0.6049 -1.9317 3.8848 5.2181 -4.6655 0.5949 0.5964 0.5835 51.30 -0.0017

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Currently, the analysis of key FX pairs indicates a generally balanced market with no extreme overbought or oversold conditions. The EUR/USD pair shows a neutral RSI of 56.06, with the MACD slightly bullish at 0.0013, suggesting potential upward momentum but not yet overextended. Similarly, USD/JPY’s RSI at 57.05 and positive MACD indicate a stable bullish sentiment, though it remains below overbought territory.

In contrast, the GBP/USD is also neutral with an RSI of 51.65, while USD/CHF is slightly bearish with an RSI of 47.83 and a negative MACD, indicating potential weakness. The AUD/USD pair, with an RSI of 63.22, is approaching overbought territory but is not yet extreme. USD/CAD and NZD/USD are firmly in neutral zones, with RSIs of 50.00 and 51.30, respectively. Overall, the market appears to be consolidating,

## Cross FX Group

Name Symbol Price Daily (%) 5D (%) 1W (%) 1M (%) 3M (%) 6M (%) YTD (%) 12M (%) MA50 MA100 MA200 RSI MACD
EUR/GBP EURGBP 0.8671 -0.0922 -0.2462 0.1640 -0.0991 2.8710 2.8503 4.5719 2.8466 0.8653 0.8565 0.8461 58.96 0.0005
EUR/JPY EURJPY 173.34 -0.2314 0.3032 0.8037 1.1035 4.9496 7.2894 6.0929 8.8005 171.73 167.98 164.33 55.93 0.3107
EUR/CHF EURCHF 0.9329 -0.2886 -0.4184 -0.3205 -0.8302 -0.5850 -3.2402 -0.7448 -0.4949 0.9355 0.9360 0.9388 37.36 0.0002
EUR/AUD EURAUD 1.7804 -0.4195 -0.2381 -0.3387 -0.4913 1.5578 2.7014 6.4069 8.0110 1.7892 1.7767 1.7293 39.49 -0.0006
GBP/JPY GBPJPY 199.90 -0.1389 0.5543 0.6389 1.2101 2.0211 4.3162 1.4711 5.7970 198.44 196.09 194.19 48.60 0.2355
GBP/CHF GBPCHF 1.0759 -0.1948 -0.1605 -0.4764 -0.7198 -3.3524 -5.9133 -5.0690 -3.2334 1.0810 1.0929 1.1099 33.66 -0.0005
AUD/JPY AUDJPY 97.36 0.1986 0.5505 1.1501 1.6104 3.3503 4.4738 -0.2735 0.7357 95.97 94.53 95.05 62.06 0.2074
AUD/NZD AUDNZD 1.1106 -0.1798 -0.1187 0.0883 1.6090 3.1083 0.7778 0.7169 2.5570 1.0956 1.0877 1.0950 79.15 0.0053
CHF/JPY CHFJPY 185.79 0.0544 0.7231 1.1445 1.9541 5.5727 10.89 6.9006 9.3558 183.54 179.43 175.03 67.89 0.2970
NZD/JPY NZDJPY 87.66 0.3871 0.6869 1.0758 0.0194 0.2459 3.6857 -0.9783 -1.7727 87.57 86.88 86.79 43.72 -0.2336

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Current analysis reveals notable overbought and oversold conditions across key FX pairs. AUD/NZD stands out with an RSI of 79.15, indicating a potential reversal from overbought territory, despite a bullish MACD. Conversely, EUR/CHF and GBP/CHF exhibit oversold conditions, with RSIs of 37.36 and 33.66, respectively, alongside bearish MACD readings, suggesting potential buying opportunities. The EUR/JPY and CHF/JPY pairs remain stable with moderate RSI values, indicating no immediate overbought or oversold pressures. Overall, traders should monitor AUD/NZD for possible corrections and consider EUR/CHF and GBP/CHF for potential rebounds.

## Exotics and Emerging

Name Symbol Price Daily (%) 5D (%) 1W (%) 1M (%) 3M (%) 6M (%) YTD (%) 12M (%) MA50 MA100 MA200 RSI MACD
USD/TRY – U.S. Dollar / Turkish Lira USDTRY 41.25 -0.0114 0.2007 0.2586 1.4581 4.9611 12.71 16.83 21.37 40.57 39.78 37.95 83.72 0.1868
USD/ZAR – U.S. Dollar / South African Rand USDZAR 17.55 -0.3073 -0.8307 -0.5057 -0.8122 -0.8979 -3.5466 -6.4775 -0.8096 17.72 17.91 18.17 58.46 -0.0191
USD/THB – U.S. Dollar / Thai Baht USDTHB 31.75 -0.8742 -1.7332 -1.7636 -1.6541 -2.6939 -5.8143 -6.9979 -5.4525 32.40 32.64 33.33 25.00 -0.0875
USD/SEK – U.S. Dollar / Swedish Krona USDSEK 9.3783 -0.0671 -0.8840 -0.8294 -1.8445 -1.9767 -6.3033 -14.9270 -8.4992 9.5639 9.5895 10.13 42.37 -0.0415
USD/NOK – U.S. Dollar / Norwegian Krone USDNOK 9.9701 -0.5377 -0.6564 -0.8788 -2.3431 -0.8897 -6.4503 -11.9842 -6.1886 10.15 10.19 10.62 41.83 -0.0397
USD/DKK – U.S. Dollar / Danish Krone USDDKK 6.3642 -0.1929 -0.7890 -0.3234 -0.4464 -2.5140 -6.8713 -11.1989 -5.2107 6.3958 6.4749 6.7668 55.00 -0.0041
USD/MXN – U.S. Dollar / Mexican Peso USDMXN 18.67 -0.3054 -0.2947 0.0806 0.3523 -1.9136 -7.8775 -9.4934 -6.0754 18.69 19.01 19.69 50.20 -0.0096
USD/PLN – U.S. Dollar / Polish Zloty USDPLN 3.6239 -0.2258 -1.0957 -0.5649 -0.4888 -2.9856 -5.6460 -11.7643 -5.9472 3.6455 3.6933 3.8442 53.13 -0.0025
USD/HUF – U.S. Dollar / Hungarian Forint USDHUF 335.54 0.0596 -1.2970 -1.0936 -1.2185 -4.5405 -8.5505 -15.0549 -5.1552 340.46 347.39 366.01 50.09 -0.9968
USD/CZK – U.S. Dollar / Czech Koruna USDCZK 20.78 -0.1499 -1.2073 -0.6180 -0.7154 -4.1309 -9.1903 -13.9971 -7.7254 21.04 21.44 22.58 53.37 -0.0401

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In the current analysis of key FX pairs, USD/TRY is significantly overbought with an RSI of 83.72, indicating potential exhaustion in bullish momentum, despite a positive MACD and MA crossovers suggesting strength. Conversely, USD/THB is deeply oversold, reflected by an RSI of 25.00 and a negative MACD, indicating potential reversal opportunities. Other pairs, such as USD/ZAR, USD/SEK, and USD/NOK, show neutral conditions with RSIs below 70 and above 30, suggesting limited immediate trading signals. Traders should approach USD/TRY cautiously and consider potential long positions in USD/THB as it may offer a rebound opportunity.