USD/JPY closing over 144.50 targets 149.00 [Video]

Dale J Pinkert Independent Analyst

In today’s TradeGATEHub Live Trading session, Coach Dale discusses the significant movement in USDJPY, noting that closing over 144.50 sets a new target at 149. This move could potentially drive the 10-year Treasury yield towards 4.00%. Additionally, Dale analyzes the nearing completion in the silver market and anticipates a pullback in the S&P 500 before a final rally. This session provides traders with critical insights into currency fluctuations, commodity completions, and stock market dynamics.

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Dale J Pinkert

Independent Analyst

Former Member of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (IOM Division), Dale's market forecasts have been aired on Financial Television and Radio station including CNBC.

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