As is usual for a Monday morning, market liquidity is very thin until it improves as more Asian centres come online … prices are liable to swing around, so take care out there.Indicative rates only:EUR/USD 1.1516USD/JPY 156.57 … Japan/China tension continues to simmer, JPY is indicating a little weaker. Note, it’s a market holiday in Japan today.GBP/USD 1.3101USD/CHF 0.8084USD/CAD 1.4101AUD/USD 0.6458NZD/USD 0.5614
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
💡 DMK Insight
Monday morning liquidity is low, and here’s why that matters: thin markets can lead to erratic price movements. With EUR/USD at 1.1516 and USD/JPY at 156.57, traders should be cautious. The ongoing tension between Japan and China is putting pressure on the JPY, which could lead to increased volatility as Asian markets open. If you’re trading these pairs, keep an eye on the 1.1500 level for EUR/USD and 157.00 for USD/JPY; breaks could signal stronger trends. Remember, during low liquidity periods, even minor news can trigger significant swings, so stay alert for any developments that could impact sentiment. The real story is how geopolitical tensions might escalate, affecting not just the JPY but also broader market sentiment. Watch for any shifts in trading volume as the day progresses, as this could provide clues about market direction.
📮 Takeaway
Monitor EUR/USD around 1.1500 and USD/JPY near 157.00 for potential breakout signals as Asian markets gain liquidity.






