If you are thinking inflation has been sinking in REAL terms you are not thinking. You are buying horse manure being peddled to you by politicians.
Now, onto something tangible —-
And we have yet another Crypto Scam confusing people who think it is stable —
A glamorous Russian influencer known as the “Queen of Crypto” scammed unsuspecting investors out of over $22 million that she then sent to Ukrainian troops amid the ongoing war, according to reports.
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If you happened to catch my October 21, 2024 at 12:10 am post it was dead on accurate.
Now I am thinking UsdJpy, if it is going to run into trouble will be around the 151.20/30 area. I have been on the buy side and am now flat in that pair. You could see the undertow across certain barometers and markets when Euro 108 was under fire and stocks were a part of that with certain metrics showing strength into the selling. Jay’s reference to options defense was a part of it. My preference has been the sell side of UsdChf due to the post I referenced and the elements in it.
This is a timely article jut posted in our blog and worthy of your attention
How Does a Currency Options Defense Affect the Spot FX Market?

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Assuming EURUSD 1.08 is being defended as an options strike, the way it generally works is the seller (writer) of the option buys EURUSD ahead of 1.08 to defend the level.
If EURUSD bounces without 1.08 being traded, it sells out its EURUSD (with a profit) so it can reload if EURUSD comes down again. The options seller repeats the process until the option expires, the defense covers or limits the cost of the option or the strike trades and option is triggered.
Note, it is much harder to defend a level that goes against a prevailing trend.
Also, I just making an assumption that 1.08 has been defended based on the price action.
XAUUSD 4 HOUR CHART – RECORD HIGH LOOMS ABOVE

Retracement from another record high did not last long but only a break of 2740 would take it again into unchartered territory where 2750 and 2800 would be potential pause levels.
Support starts at 2714 but this only becomes the key level if 2740 high is broken. Otherwise, key support remains at 2701.
EURUSD 4 HOUR CHART – IS 1.08 BEING DEFENDED?

As noted, 1.08 is one of those key options level that had potential to be defended.
So far, the bounce from 1.0811 suggests this may be the case but only back above 1.0850 would slow the risk, back above the 200 day mva (1.0872) would be needed to neutralize it.
Whatever the case, 1.08 is the line in the sand blocking the next target at 1,0777.
USDJPYDAILY CHART – TESTING MOVING AVERAGE BAND

With next key resistance not until 155.20, key moving averages become the focus.
150.78 = 100 day mva (blue)
151.35 = 200 day mva (yellow)
What caught my eye is the overnight low at 150.50, a Power of 50 level… expect support as long as it holds.
Below 150.50 would put 150 in play again.
Japan’s general election outcome could muddle BOJ plans
Summary
Recent poll shows risk of ruling coalition losing majority
New coalition could include party favouring easy policy
Messy election outcome could hurt Ishiba’s hawkish streak
Political disorder risks causing delay in BOJ rate hikes
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) – The risk of Japan ending up with a minority coalition government after the upcoming general election is raising concerns that the central bank could face complications in its quest to gradually wean the nation off decades of monetary stimulus.
Japan’s general election outcome could muddle BOJ plans
Summary
Recent poll shows risk of ruling coalition losing majority
New coalition could include party favouring easy policy
Messy election outcome could hurt Ishiba’s hawkish streak
Political disorder risks causing delay in BOJ rate hikes
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) – The risk of Japan ending up with a minority coalition government after the upcoming general election is raising concerns that the central bank could face complications in its quest to gradually wean the nation off decades of monetary stimulus.
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