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June 17, 2023Markets were flat yesterday, yet GBP/JPY, USD/JPY, EUR/JPY showed impressive gains and made this list of top gainers.
Markets completed a mixed session yesterday while GBP/USD closed the day at 1.2823, having gained 0.31%. USD/CHF ended the session at 0.8937 after a 0.23% gain.
This limbo state is reflected by published market data as United States CFTC Nasdaq 100 speculative net positions released yesterday at 20:30 UTC with a figure of 15,700, while the previous figure was 8,800.
Despite yesterday's flat session, several currencies are managing to post notable gains. Take a look at the market's Top Gainers:
Dollar/Yen | Closed +1.15% at 141.88
Thursday ended at 140.26; during yesterday's session USD/JPY rallied above 141.91 for the first time in 6 months, gaining 162 pips and closing at 141.88. Having set a significant low of 127.75 5 months ago, Dollar/Yen is trading 9.79% higher.
+1.47%: kicking off the session at 179.3, Pound-Yen currency pair peaks at 182.04
Yesterday's session pointed in the same direction — Pound-Yen spiked to 181.94, gaining 264 pips.
+1.14%: bullish currency pair Euro-Yen runs out of steam at 155.25; currently at 155.24
Yesterday's session pointed in the same direction — Euro-Yen spiked to 155.24, gaining 174 pips.
