Asia Live — USD/JPY Capped Below 157 on Intervention Risk With Japan Shut; KOSPI Reclaims 7,000 and Oil Slips 2% Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Asia Live — USD/JPY Capped Below 157 on Intervention Risk With Japan Shut; KOSPI Reclaims 7,000 and Oil Slips 2% Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
USD/JPY · AUD/JPY · Copper · Corn · KOSPI · DOGE/USD · LTC/USD — live Asian session report with conditional setups, updated through the session
What Moved Asia on Monday, 21 September 2026
Six developments that defined the session: the price move, the reason, and why it matters
Yen steadies below 157 as intervention risk lingers
Range 156.72–157.11. Friday’s two-week high near 158 reversed on the BoJ rate check, and Japan’s holiday thins liquidity. Why it matters: 157.50–158.00 is now the intervention-sensitive ceiling.
Yen & RatesKOSPI reclaims 7,000 on a chip rebound
Samsung Electronics is up 3–4% and SK Hynix about 1% as foreign investors turned net buyers Friday for the first time in eight sessions. Why it matters: it is Asia’s cleanest risk-on signal while Japan is shut.
Asia EquitiesBrent slips as Saudi supply workarounds and Gulf diplomacy gain traction
WTI is near $98.22 (−2.07%). Aramco is redirecting cargoes via Hormuz and Gulf leaders push a US–Iran settlement, despite Houthi strikes on Riyadh. Why it matters: crude drives inflation pricing and Fed hike odds.
Oil & GeopoliticsGold rejected at $4,400 as the dollar holds near 7-week highs
Futures trade near $4,396, spot near $4,350. The dollar index is 100.02 and 10-year yields sit close to 5%. Why it matters: the yield–dollar pair is capping metals despite Middle East risk.
Precious MetalsCorn bounces off a one-week low on US–China farm-trade optimism
Wheat gained 1.8% to $7.27 after Sunday’s constructive Bessent–He Lifeng talks. Why it matters: Chinese purchase pledges are the summit’s most tradable agricultural deliverable, but funds are heavily long.
AgricultureCrypto extends last week’s rebound; BTC holds above $81,000
Bitcoin is +1.1% and ETH +2.9%. Litecoin trades near $58.9. Why it matters: the CLARITY Act shock has faded, so crypto is trading yields and Trump–Xi headlines, not regulation.
Digital Assets| Market | Level | Change | Read-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOSPI | 6,982.92 | +1.29% | Reclaimed 7,000 intraday; Chuseok holiday ahead |
| ASX 200 | 8,729.00 | −0.03% | Tech index at a five-month low; banks offset miners |
| Hang Seng | 24,867.02 | +0.47% | Mainland peers firmer into the summit |
| Shanghai Composite | 3,931.96 | +0.51% | PBOC left loan prime rates unchanged |
| Nikkei 225 | 65,018.73 | Closed | Japan holiday; last close (Friday) +1.38% |
| US Dollar Index | 100.02 | +0.09% | Seven-week high of 100.37 set after the Fed |
| US 10-Year Yield | 4.967% | −0.03 | Finished last week at 5.0% |
Nikkei level is Friday’s close because Japan is on holiday. Index levels from exchange data as reported by Kaohoon International; DXY and yields from market data.
Seven Instruments With the Strongest Setups Into Europe
Every setup is conditional: an entry trigger, an invalidation level and three targets. Levels are technical references, not predictions.
USD/JPY
Session Performance
Opened near 156.83 and is holding a marginal gain after Friday’s two-week high near 158.00 reversed on the BoJ rate check. The BoJ hiked to 1.25% in a 7–2 vote and the yen still fell more than 1% on Friday; Monday’s holiday keeps volume thin.
Technical Structure
Price is capped below the 4-hour 200-SMA (157.61) and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement (157.49), a dense overhead barrier. The 50% retracement at 156.60 is first support, then 155.72 and 154.62. The daily technical read is Buy but weekly is Sell, consistent with a 156.60–157.60 range.
Entry Trigger
A sustained 4-hour close above 157.61 would strengthen the bullish structure and expose 158.75, the 78.6% retracement, and the 160.36 swing high. Do not treat dips as safe: official yen-support headlines in thin holiday trade can reverse gains within minutes.
Alternative Scenario
Rejection below 157.50 followed by a break of 156.60 would favour a slide toward 155.72 and 154.62, with 152.85 the deeper Fibonacci anchor if intervention is confirmed. The bullish setup is invalidated by a 1-hour close under 156.85.
| Resistance | Support |
|---|---|
| R1157.60 | S1156.60 |
| R2158.00 | S2155.72 |
| R3158.75 | S3154.62 |
AUD/JPY
Session Performance
The implied cross (AUD/USD 0.7124 × USD/JPY 156.96) is flat against Friday’s 111.83 close, which was up 0.85% on a 110.82–112.62 range. AUD/USD holds above 0.7100 on bets for another RBA hike and constructive US–China talks, offset by the PBOC leaving loan prime rates unchanged.
Technical Structure
A recovery inside a wider pullback from the 115.04 August high, after the 2–3 September drop from 114.45 to 112.20. Friday’s 112.62 high is the immediate cap; 110.82 is the base. Technical readings show daily and weekly Sell readings against a short-term Strong Buy, so momentum is improving but unconfirmed.
Entry Trigger
A dip into 111.20–111.50 that holds above 110.82 and prints a bullish 1-hour rejection would keep the bullish structure intact and expose 112.62, then 113.80. A 1-hour close above 112.62 would extend toward the 115.04 52-week high. Yen-cross moves are correlated, so treat this as the risk-appetite expression of the USD/JPY thesis.
Alternative Scenario
A break below 110.82 would open 110.10 and 109.65, particularly if the yen rallies on intervention or the RBA disappoints. A 1-hour close under 110.70 after entry invalidates the long.
| Resistance | Support |
|---|---|
| R1112.62 | S1110.82 |
| R2113.80 | S2110.10 |
| R3115.04 | S3109.65 |
Copper
Session Performance
COMEX copper futures trade near $6.727 per lb after Friday’s +0.8% close, extending a four-session advance. LME copper settled at $14,563 per tonne (+0.62%) and Shanghai futures closed at 109,900 yuan (+0.34%).
Technical Structure
Uptrend intact while above 6.60. The Yangshan premium, a gauge of Chinese import demand, hit $121 per tonne, its highest since November 2022, and Shanghai Metals Market notes smelter maintenance from October to November. The record high near 6.83 (August) is the key ceiling; 6.75 is the intermediate barrier.
Entry Trigger
A pullback that holds 6.66–6.70 and prints a bullish 1-hour rejection would keep the trend intact and expose the 6.83 record. A clean 1-hour close above 6.83 would be a momentum signal toward 6.90 and 7.00.
Alternative Scenario
A daily close below 6.60 would break the four-day advance and expose 6.50. A Trump–Xi outcome that revives tariff threats on Chinese goods, or weak Chinese demand data, is the most likely trigger.
| Resistance | Support |
|---|---|
| R16.750 | S16.670 |
| R26.830 | S26.600 |
| R37.000 | S36.500 |
Corn
Session Performance
December corn (ZCZ6) rose about 1.3% to roughly 534¢ on Bloomberg data after constructive US–China talks, reversing Friday’s 0.6% loss to 527.25 and a one-week low at 525.50. It is still below the 2 September peak of 546.75, the highest since July 2023.
Technical Structure
Range-bound for seven sessions between about 525 and 533 until today’s bounce. The daily read was Neutral with weekly and monthly Strong Buy, but hourly Strong Sell on Friday. CFTC data show managed money holding a very large net long, which raises liquidation risk if the summit underdelivers.
Entry Trigger
A pullback that holds 532.90–535.00 on 1-hour closes would confirm the breakout above Friday’s high and expose 540.00, then the 546.75 peak. A daily close above 549.75 (52-week high) would put the 560 area in view.
Alternative Scenario
A 1-hour close back below 532.90 would fade the bounce toward 525.50, and a break there opens 520.00. Disappointing farm-purchase terms after Thursday’s summit, or improving US harvest weather, are the main downside triggers.
| Resistance | Support |
|---|---|
| R1540.00 | S1532.90 |
| R2546.75 | S2525.50 |
| R3549.75 | S3520.00 |
KOSPI
Session Performance
Opened at 6,938, topped 7,000 for the first time since 9 September and trades near 6,983. Samsung Electronics is up 3–4%, SK Hynix about 1%, after Friday’s 2.66% gain to 6,894.23 when foreigners were net buyers for the first time in eight sessions.
Technical Structure
A recovery from the 6,715–6,718 closes on 16–17 September. Support comes from a second day of gains for US chip stocks and record early-September exports. One analyst note flags a wedge upper bound near 7,200, and Korea Times reports that Samsung and SK Hynix buybacks are nearly complete, removing a clear buyer.
Entry Trigger
Sustained trade above 7,000 into the 06:30 GMT close, or a hold of that level at the next open, would strengthen the bullish structure and expose 7,200. Holiday-thinned turnover ahead of Chuseok can exaggerate moves either way.
Alternative Scenario
Failure to hold Friday’s 6,894.23 close would expose 6,800 and then 6,715. A renewed spike in US yields, or a chip-sector selloff overnight, is the likeliest cause, and a close below 6,880 invalidates the setup.
| Resistance | Support |
|---|---|
| R17,000 | S16,894 |
| R27,200 | S26,800 |
| R37,350 | S36,715 |
DOGE/USD
Session Performance
Dogecoin trades at $0.08845 on Binance, up 3.1% on a 0.08434–0.08980 range and 5.75% higher over seven days. Bitcoin is above $81,000 and Ethereum near $2,662.
Technical Structure
Momentum is positive on lower timeframes: Technical ratings are 30-minute to daily Strong Buy, but monthly Strong Sell, and DOGE is still down 3.4% over one month and about 66% over a year (52-week range 0.06785–0.27031). The session high at 0.0898 and the 0.0900 round number are the first cap.
Entry Trigger
A 4-hour close above 0.0900 would strengthen the bullish structure and expose 0.0950 and the 0.1000 psychological level. Confirmation from Bitcoin holding above $80,000 improves the odds.
Alternative Scenario
A break below the 0.0843 session low would expose 0.0820 and 0.0785, and a 4-hour close under 0.0865 invalidates the setup. Higher US yields or a Trump–Xi disappointment would likely weigh on crypto beta first.
| Resistance | Support |
|---|---|
| R10.0900 | S10.0843 |
| R20.0950 | S20.0820 |
| R30.1000 | S30.0785 |
LTC/USD
Session Performance
Litecoin trades near $58.9 (OKX $58.89 at 00:00 GMT; Coinbase $58.66), up about 1.2–1.7% in 24 hours after a 6.8% weekly gain and a 21.9% monthly rise, in line with a broad crypto bounce.
Technical Structure
Consolidating between roughly 56.60 and 59.20 after last week’s 53.40 low. Round-number 60.00 is the first resistance, with 57.70 (24-hour-ago level) and 56.60 (last week’s consolidation high) as supports. Levels are swing and round-number references, not exchange-published pivots.
Entry Trigger
A 4-hour close above 60.00 would strengthen the bullish structure and expose 62.50 and 65.00. Watch Bitcoin: LTC has followed the crypto complex rather than leading it.
Alternative Scenario
A break below 57.70 would expose 56.60 and then last week’s 53.40 low. A 4-hour close under 58.60 after entry invalidates the long, and a break of 56.60 would put the four-week uptrend at risk.
| Resistance | Support |
|---|---|
| R160.00 | S157.70 |
| R262.50 | S256.60 |
| R365.00 | S353.40 |
Why the Market Moved
What happened, how markets reacted and why it matters, ordered by relevance to today’s session. See also market insights for wider context.
Central Banks & Rates: Fed Hike Keeps Yields Near 5%
What happenedThe Fed raised rates 25bp to 3.75–4.00% last Wednesday, unanimously, its first hike in three years. Sixteen of 18 officials pencilled in at least one more by year-end and futures price roughly a 50% chance of another move in October.
ReactionThe dollar index hit a seven-week high of 100.37, and 10-year Treasury yields finished the week at 5.0% with the 2-year near 4.75%.
Why it mattersYields and the dollar set the discount rate for every asset in this report. Goolsbee speaks today; Williams, Jefferson and Barkin follow on Tuesday.
Bank of Japan: A Dovish Hike Leaves Intervention as the Yen’s Anchor
What happenedThe BoJ lifted its policy rate to 1.25% from 1.00%, a 31-year high, on Friday. The 7–2 vote, softer August inflation and Governor Ueda’s mixed press conference read as dovish, and a December hike is already priced.
ReactionThe yen fell more than 1% and USD/JPY neared 158 before authorities conducted a rate check, pulling the pair back below 157. Japan and the US intervened jointly in early August.
Why it mattersWith Japan closed until Thursday, liquidity is thin and official yen-support headlines can move USD/JPY and AUD/JPY sharply in minutes.
FX: Dollar Firm, Aussie Supported by RBA Bets
What happenedThe dollar paused its pullback from Friday’s highest level since late July. AUD/USD holds above 0.7100 (0.7114–0.7124) as traders price another RBA hike at its next meeting, while the PBOC left loan prime rates unchanged.
ReactionAUD/JPY is flat near 111.8. The pound and euro are steady, with the euro defensive ahead of ECB President Lagarde.
Why it mattersRate-differential trades favour the dollar and Aussie against the yen, but Thursday’s Trump–Xi summit is the main risk for China-sensitive currencies.
Equities: Korea Leads, Australia Lags, Japan Shut
What happenedKOSPI rose 1.29% to 6,982.92 on chipmakers. Hang Seng gained 0.47%, Shanghai 0.51%, while the ASX 200 was flat at 8,729 as tech hit a five-month low. Wall Street ended Friday mixed: S&P 500 +0.17%, Nasdaq +0.40%, Dow −0.18%.
ReactionUS index futures are firmer, with the S&P 500 CFD near 7,677 (+0.35%). The Nasdaq 100 quarterly rebalance takes effect today, lifting SpaceX to a 2.82% weight.
Why it mattersChip strength is carrying Asia while bond yields near 5% cap valuations. Rebalance flows can distort index prices around the US open.
Gold, Oil & Commodities: Crude Slides, Copper Holds, Grains Bounce
What happenedBrent fell 2.07% to $101.72 and WTI to $98.22 as Aramco pivots volumes back through Hormuz and targets about half of the East-West pipeline’s 7m b/d capacity within days. Gold was rejected at $4,400. Copper is near its record, and corn and wheat rose on US–China talks.
ReactionDated Brent topped $130 last week and Europe faces no Saudi term crude next month, yet futures are easing on the pipeline and diplomacy headlines.
Why it mattersOil is the swing factor for inflation and Fed pricing. Full pipeline capacity is roughly six weeks away, so supply risk remains despite today’s dip.
Geopolitics: Riyadh Under Fire, Trump–Xi Countdown
What happenedHouthi forces claimed missile and drone attacks on Riyadh, took Mokha and imposed a blockade on Saudi ships in the Red Sea. Gulf leaders plan to meet Trump at the UN on Tuesday. Bessent and He Lifeng held all-day talks on Sunday.
ReactionWheat gained 1.8% and corn 1.3%. The US is holding new China tariffs until after the summit, and the current trade truce expires 10 November.
Why it mattersRare earths, agricultural purchases and AI guardrails are the summit’s agenda. Analysts expect small steps, so a broader deal would be a positive surprise for risk assets.
Session Events and Carry-In Catalysts
Actual results and the immediate market reaction. Full schedule on the economic calendar.
| Time | Event | Previous | Forecast | Actual | Market Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 18 Sep · 03:00 GMT | Bank of Japan Policy Decision | 1.00% | 1.25% | 1.25% (7–2 vote) | Yen fell more than 1%; USD/JPY neared 158 before the rate check pulled it back below 157. |
| Wed 16 Sep · 18:00 GMT | FOMC Rate Decision | 3.50–3.75% | 3.75–4.00% | 3.75–4.00% (unanimous) | DXY hit a seven-week high of 100.37; 10-year yield ended the week at 5.0%. |
| Sun 20 Sep · New York | US–China Bessent / He Lifeng Talks | — | — | “Very successful”; “good atmosphere” | Wheat +1.8%, corn +1.3%; risk tone improved into the summit. |
| Mon 21 Sep · 01:00 GMT | China Loan Prime Rates (Sep) | — | — | Unchanged | Limited move; PBOC status quo mildly weighed on AUD/USD, which held above 0.7100. |
| Mon 21 Sep · All day | Japan Market Holiday (Respect for the Aged Day) | — | — | Nikkei and JGBs closed | Thin liquidity in yen crosses; last Nikkei close was 65,018.73 (+1.38%). |
| Weekend · Riyadh | Houthi Missile and Drone Strikes on Saudi Capital | — | — | Air-raid alerts; smoke near the airport | Dollar bid, but Brent fell 2.07% as Aramco rerouted cargoes and Gulf diplomacy advanced. |
Handover Into Europe and the US
Momentum in the dollar-and-yield trade is stalling rather than reversing. The scenarios below define what to monitor.
Yen Crosses (USD/JPY, AUD/JPY)
Base ScenarioUSD/JPY stays in the 156.60–157.60 range while the intervention threat and Fed-hike pricing offset each other.
Upside TriggerA hold above 157.61 exposes 158.75 and lifts AUD/JPY through 112.62.
Risk ScenarioA break of 156.60 on official headlines sends USD/JPY toward 155.72 and AUD/JPY toward 110.82.
Oil & Inflation Risk (Brent, WTI)
Base ScenarioBrent holds above $100 while the East-West pipeline is only partly restored.
Upside TriggerNew Houthi strikes on Saudi assets or Red Sea shipping could reclaim the $104–105 Friday settlement zone.
Risk ScenarioProgress on a US–Iran settlement at the UN could push Brent below $100 and ease Fed-hike odds.
Asia Handover (KOSPI, Copper, Corn)
Base ScenarioMomentum is strengthening in Korean chips and copper but fading in corn near 535–540.
Upside TriggerSustained trade above KOSPI 7,000 and copper 6.75 would carry the risk-on tone into Europe.
Risk ScenarioA yield spike above 5% would reverse the chip rebound and pressure copper, while funds’ long corn positions are vulnerable to a summit letdown.
Crypto (DOGE, LTC)
Base ScenarioBitcoin holds above $80,000 and DOGE consolidates between 0.0843 and 0.0900.
Upside TriggerA DOGE 4-hour close above 0.0900 and LTC above 60.00 would extend the weekly rebound.
Risk ScenarioLosing $80,000 in Bitcoin would likely send DOGE toward 0.0820 and LTC toward 56.60.
Where Volatility May Appear Next
Ranked by event risk, proximity to critical levels and news sensitivity
| Instrument | Main Catalyst | Critical Level | Volatility Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | Intervention risk, thin holiday liquidity, Fed speakers | 157.60 / 156.60 | VERY HIGH |
| Brent Crude | Saudi pipeline restoration, Houthi strikes, UN General Assembly | $100.00 | VERY HIGH |
| KOSPI | US chip stocks and yields; Chuseok thin turnover | 7,000 / 6,894 | HIGH |
| Corn | Trump–Xi farm-trade deliverables; fund liquidation risk | 535.00 / 525.50 | HIGH |
| AUD/JPY | RBA hike bets, yen intervention headlines, China data | 112.62 / 110.82 | HIGH |
What Is Scheduled Next
Times shown in GMT with IST where confirmed. “Time TBC” means the release time was not published at the time of writing.
| Time | Event | Forecast | Previous | Markets Most Exposed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Next session · Monday 21 September (European and US hours) | ||||
| 12:30 GMT · 18:00 IST | US Chicago Fed National Activity Index (Aug) | — | −0.08 | USD, Treasury yields (low impact) |
| Time TBC | Fed’s Goolsbee Speaks | — | — | USD, USD/JPY, front-end yields |
| Time TBC | ECB’s Lagarde and Cipollone Speak | — | — | EUR crosses, Bund yields |
| Time TBC | BoC’s Macklem Speaks | — | — | CAD crosses |
| 15:30 GMT · 21:00 IST | US 3-Month and 6-Month Bill Auctions | — | 3.97% / 4.06% | Front-end yields, USD |
| Later this week · Key handover risks for Asia | ||||
| Tue 22 Sep · Time TBC | UN General Assembly: Gulf Leaders–Trump Meeting | — | — | Brent, WTI, gold, risk sentiment |
| Tue 22 Sep · 14:00 GMT | US Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index (Sep) | 5.0 | 4.0 | USD, US equity futures |
| Tue 22 Sep · Time TBC | Fed’s Williams, Jefferson, Barkin; RBA’s Bullock | — | — | USD, USD/JPY, AUD crosses |
| Wed 23 Sep · 07:30–13:45 GMT | Global Flash PMIs (Germany, Eurozone, UK, US) | DE 53.6; US mfg 53.0 / svcs 56.4 | DE 54.3; US mfg 53.9 / svcs 56.5 | EUR, GBP, USD, equity indices |
| Thu 24 Sep · Time TBC | Trump–Xi Summit, Washington | Small steps; truce extension likely | Truce expires 10 Nov | AUD, copper, corn, KOSPI, crypto |
| Thu 24 Sep · 01:30 GMT | Australia Employment (Aug) | Unemployment 4.5% | 4.5% | AUD/USD, AUD/JPY (Japan reopens Thursday) |
If This, Watch That
Technicals, fundamentals and events combined into conditional logic. No unconditional forecasts.
Dollar Outlook
If the 10-year yield holds near 5% and Fed speakers stay hawkish, the dollar index should defend 100.00, with 100.37 the next test.
If yields slip on softer data or falling oil, the post-Fed high is likely to stay unchallenged and USD/JPY loses 156.60.
Yen & Major FX
If USD/JPY closes above 157.61, watch 158.75 and Tokyo’s reaction; if official warnings escalate, expect sharp reversals toward 155.72.
If AUD/USD holds 0.7100, AUD/JPY dips toward 110.82 stay buyable while the RBA-hike narrative persists.
Equity Index Outlook
If KOSPI holds above 7,000 and US chip futures stay firm, Europe opens with a supportive lead.
If yields break above 5%, expect chip-led profit-taking that returns KOSPI to 6,894 and pressures the S&P 500 near 7,650.
Commodities
If Brent stays above $100, inflation-driven Fed pricing persists; if it breaks lower, gold may recover the $4,400 area.
If copper holds 6.66–6.70, the 6.83 record stays in play; if corn closes below 532.90, the bounce fades toward 525.50.
Crypto
If Bitcoin holds above $80,000, DOGE and LTC can challenge 0.0900 and 60.00.
If Bitcoin loses $80,000, expect altcoin weakness first, with DOGE 0.0820 and LTC 56.60 the next supports.
Session Takeaways
Caution is the dominant theme: yen intervention risk with Japan closed, and Thursday’s Trump–Xi summit. The most important move was KOSPI reclaiming 7,000 as chipmakers rebounded, while Brent slid about 2% to near $101.7. The critical technical level is USD/JPY 157.60, where the 4-hour 200-SMA and Fibonacci resistance meet, with 156.60 as the pivot beneath. The main next-session catalysts are Fed speakers, ECB President Lagarde and Tuesday’s UN General Assembly diplomacy. The principal volatility risk sits in USD/JPY and crude oil, where holiday liquidity and Gulf headlines can gap prices quickly. For a wider view, see the daily market analysis.
Asian Session FAQ
Short, specific answers based on today’s session
Why is USD/JPY stuck below 157 in the Asian session?
Friday’s BoJ rate check pulled the pair back from near 158.00, and traders are wary of official intervention. Japan’s market holiday thins liquidity, while Fed-hike bets and yields near 5% keep the dollar supported below 157.61.
What are the key levels for USD/JPY and AUD/JPY?
USD/JPY resistance is 157.60, 158.00 and 158.75; support is 156.60, 155.72 and 154.62. AUD/JPY resistance is 112.62, 113.80 and 115.04; support is 110.82, 110.10 and 109.65.
Why did KOSPI reclaim 7,000?
A rebound in Samsung Electronics (+3–4%) and SK Hynix led the index after two days of gains in US chip stocks and record early-September exports. Foreign investors also turned net buyers on Friday for the first time in eight sessions.
What could move copper and corn this week?
Thursday’s Trump–Xi summit is the main catalyst. For corn, watch Chinese farm-purchase commitments and fund positioning. For copper, watch tariff signals, Chinese demand data and the 6.83 record high.
Which markets could see the highest volatility next?
USD/JPY and Brent crude carry the highest risk because of intervention headlines, thin holiday liquidity and Saudi supply developments. KOSPI, corn and AUD/JPY are next, with the US yield path a shared driver.
What events should traders watch after Asia closes?
Fed’s Goolsbee and ECB President Lagarde speak today. On Tuesday, the UN General Assembly Gulf–Trump meeting and Fed speakers matter, Wednesday brings flash PMIs, and Thursday’s Trump–Xi summit is the big event.
