USD Shake-Up: Bet on Further Gains in Asian Currencies?

Asian currencies saw a rare collective surge. RMB, HKD, Japanese yen, and Singapore dollar all appreciated against the USD. Emerging market currencies performed particularly well — from May 1st to 7th, the MSCI Emerging Markets Currency Index rose by 1.5%. At the same time, USD index continued to decline. USD remains at a low level, down 9.4% from above 110 at the beginning of the year. -------------- Are you bullish on the further gains of emerging market currencies? Will USD plunge replicate the trend in 1985? Will you invest in Japan stocks?

avatarMrzorro
05-07
How to Navigate the Global Currency Storm? Recently, the international currency market has experienced significant fluctuations, with Asian currencies rising collectively. $TWD/USD (TWDUSD.FX)$ surged by 10% in two days, driving up other currencies. $HKD/USD (HKDUSD.FX)$ appreciated significantly, triggering the strong side conversion guarantee. The Singapore Dollar soared to a near-decade high. The Korean Won, Malaysian Ringgit, and others also rose. The surge in Asian currencies is primarily due to a large-scale capital withdrawal from USD assets and a flow back to Asia, driving a historic rebound in Asian currencies. With the significant weakening of the USD this year, the $AUD/USD (AUDUSD.FX)$ has risen over 8% in the past month, and the $EUR/USD (EURUSD.FX)$ has also performed strongl
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04-28

🏬 MSTKRY (Mitsukoshi Isetan) Stock Analysis: Retail Revival Amid Tourism Boom?

📌 What is MSTKRY? Mitsukoshi Isetan Holdings ( $Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings Ltd.(IMHDY)$ ) is a Japanese luxury department store group. It operates Mitsukoshi and Isetan brands, focusing on high-end retail, fashion, cosmetics, and food. With flagship locations like Isetan Shinjuku and Mitsukoshi Nihonbashi, the company holds strong brand recognition among domestic and inbound tourists. 📈 Recent Performance Overview Key Highlights: Surging tourism post-COVID lifted retail sales sharply. Strong recovery in cosmetics and luxury apparel segments. Ongoing cost optimization initiatives improved margins significantly. 🔥 Why MSTKRY is Interesting Now Japan Tourism Boom: Inbound visitors surged to record highs, especially from Southeast Asia and the U.S.,
🏬 MSTKRY (Mitsukoshi Isetan) Stock Analysis: Retail Revival Amid Tourism Boom?

Why Trump Lashed Out at Europe Over Trade | 🦖 #TheInvestingIguana EP883

🟩 📉 What happens when a US-EU trade war shakes the global economy? Join Iggy as we dive into how tariffs, global supply chains, and economic strategies could reshape your investment portfolio. Packed with insights, this video sheds light on how President Trump’s bold tariff threat impacts US-EU trade, international markets, and the delicate balance of global power. Whether you're invested in American tech giants or European automakers, this analysis will help you navigate uncertain times. 🌍 From currency effects to supply chain disruptions and sector rotations, the video offers actionable tips for international investors. Learn why diversification is critical, how to spot companies with pricing power, and what smart money is doing amidst this economic chess match. Whether you're in Singapo
Why Trump Lashed Out at Europe Over Trade | 🦖 #TheInvestingIguana EP883
Recently, the Hong Kong dollar (HKD) has surged in strength, and during the New York trading session on Saturday, May 3, it triggered the strong-side Convertibility Undertaking of the Linked Exchange Rate System at HK$7.75 to US$1. This prompted the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) to intervene in the market, absorbing as much as US$6.005 billion in sell orders and injecting HK$46.539 billion into the system. This marks not only the first time since 2020 that the strong-side convertibility guarantee has been activated, but also the HKMA’s largest single-day capital injection on record.Multiple Drivers Behind HKD StrengthAccording to an HKMA spokesperson, the recent strength of the Hong Kong dollar has been driven by several factors. First, equity investment activities have led to increa

USDJPY Forecast: Elliott Wave Signals Resumption of Bearish Momentum

The USD/JPY currency pair is showing a bearish trend that began on July 3, 2024, and is expected to continue declining toward the 136.50 level. In the short term, the price movement since the March 28, 2025 high is forming a zigzag pattern, according to Elliott Wave analysis. From the March 28, 2025 high, the decline in wave (A) reached 139.89. This was followed by a corrective wave (B), which also unfolded as a zigzag. Within wave (B), the price rose to 144.03 (wave A), then dipped to 141.95 (wave B). Afterwards, it climbed to 145.90 (wave C), completing wave (B). The pair has since turned lower, starting wave (C). Wave (C) is currently developing as an impulse pattern in Elliott Wave terms. From the May 2, 2025 high, the price dropped to 143.72 (wave (i)), then rallied to 145.08 (wave (i
USDJPY Forecast: Elliott Wave Signals Resumption of Bearish Momentum
avatarMHh
05-07
Trumps knows the trade deficits and so by implementing tariffs, he hopes to create a new global order. He is not that crazy that many think he is. The real dealbreaker is whether this will pull through. He probably never expect China to retaliate, unlike in his first term as president. He doesn’t want a trade war where his own economy will suffer. He just wants to force parties to negotiate with him. I think the shift from West to east will definitely happen, but not in the next 5 or even 10 years. As long as the other countries cooperate with the US and US has a greater number of world on its side as it seems to be likely the case with many countries striking deals with it, and these countries trade more with the US than China, and the USD remains the preferred reserve currency, this shif