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Trump's signature spending legislation could have a major impact on financial markets

The markets move pass geopolitical risk as attention returns to US trade policy and upcoming US jobs data

The latest US PCE Index data could determine whether the US Federal Reserve cuts rates in July

The markets are resilient despite US strikes on Iran nuclear facilities but geopolitical risks persist

The US dollar to Japanese yen (USD/JPY) rate is down approximately 9.41% year-to-date after the yen closed at 142.8790 per dollar on 25 April 2025 – marking one of JPY’s strongest levels versus USD since September 2024, and around 11.77% below its July 2024 high of 161.942.

AUD/USD Holds Steady Ahead of April RBA Meeting.

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is expected to keep policy unchanged when it meets this week, leaving the key policy rate at 0.5%. Instead, the markets are looking for guidance about the timing of the next potential interest rate hike.

Discover insights into the Yen's rise as markets price in a potential Bank of Japan interest rate hike. Explore expert analysis on the USD/JPY, Nikkei trends, and economic outlook for 2025.

UK inflation drops more than expected in December, easing some of the fears about the UK economy.