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Forex Weekly Outlook: Key Fundamentals for July 20–24 & Implications for Majors + USD (QTS Forex Focus) Hi traders - after a volatile week dominated by geopolitics and softer US inflation, next week brings a lighter but still meaningful fundamental calendar. With the ECB decision on Thursday and various inflation/PMI prints, we could see fresh directional moves across the majors and clear opportunities in USD pairs. Here’s a focused breakdown of the key events and how they may influence the US Dollar (DXY) and major currency pairs. High-Impact Events Next Week Monday (July 20): US Leading Economic Indicators Tuesday (July 21): UK CPI & Unemployment Thursday (July 23): ECB Monetary Policy Decision + Press Conference Friday (July 24): US New Home Sales, Flash Manufacturing & Services PMIs (various countries) Geopolitical developments (US-Iran tensions and oil prices) remain an ongoing backdrop that can override scheduled data. US Dollar (DXY) Outlook The Dollar ended this week on the firmer side after Fed Chair Warsh’s relatively hawkish tone and...

Forex Carry Trade Strategies in the New Rising-Rate Environment: USD/JPY Focus (May 2026) The classic yen carry trade — borrow cheap Japanese yen and invest in higher-yielding assets — has been one of the most profitable strategies in global markets for over a decade. But as of 21 May 2026, with USD/JPY trading near 159 and the Japanese 10-year Government Bond (JGB) yield sitting at 2.77% (its highest level in nearly three decades), the rules of the game are changing rapidly. Rising Japanese yields are eroding the interest rate differential that makes carry trades attractive. This shift creates both danger (risk of sudden unwinds) and opportunity (for traders who can spot shifts in currency strength early). In this article, we explore how to adapt carry trade strategies in this new environment and how our proprietary indicators — Currency Strength Indicator, Currency Heatmap, Currency Array, and Currency Matrix — can give you a decisive edge. Understanding the Carry Trade in a Rising-Rate World A...