USD/JPY steady as ECB rates show a small decline
European Central Bank reference rates show a modest fall in USD/JPY; MarketAlleys highlights the pair in today’s FX coverage.
Price action
European Central Bank data show USD/JPY at 158.33, which fell 0.08% from the prior ECB fixing and has a five-session change of +0.25% as of Nov 6, 15:00 UTC (European Central Bank).
| Instrument | Last | 5-session change | Latest change | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | 158.33 | +0.25% | -0.08% | Nov 6, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
Trend and momentum
MarketAlleys trend signals list USD/JPY's status as neutral, with RSI(14) at 56.1. The last recorded close was 158.46, above the 50-day moving average 157.35 and below the long moving average 158.55 (MarketAlleys).
| Instrument | Close | SMA50 | Long SMA | RSI(14) | Trend status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD/JPY | 158.46 | 157.35 | 158.55 | 56.1 | neutral |
Trend status is a rules-based classification of moving averages and MACD on daily closes (as of Nov 5, 22:40 UTC); it is not a recommendation.
Across forex
European Central Bank data show EUR/USD fell 0.53%, GBP/USD fell 0.55%, USD/CHF rose 0.12% and AUD/USD fell 1.85% from the prior ECB fixing; Finnhub reported the UUP ETF rose 0.73% from the prior close. By comparison, USD/JPY registered a notably smaller decline (European Central Bank; Finnhub).
| Instrument | Last | Change | Basis | As of | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD | 1.1165 | -0.53% | vs prior fix | Nov 6, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| GBP/USD | 1.3385 | -0.55% | vs prior fix | Nov 6, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| USD/CHF | 0.8189 | +0.12% | vs prior fix | Nov 6, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| AUD/USD | 0.6871 | -1.85% | vs prior fix | Nov 6, 15:00 UTC | European Central Bank (euro reference rates) |
| US Dollar Index (via UUP ETF) | $29.13 | +0.73% | vs prior close | Nov 6, 18:15 UTC | Finnhub |
Sources and data
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary source) — market data
- Finnhub (market data) — market data
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary source) — Yields and dollar index
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary source) — calendar
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary source) — calendar
- Federal Reserve (primary source) — calendar
- Bank of England (primary source) — calendar
Market data as of Nov 6, 18:15 UTC; report generated Nov 6, 18:20 UTC. All times are UTC. Each table row shows its own timestamp and provider.
This report was produced by the MarketAlleys Research Desk using automated data processing and language tools from the sources listed above, and checked against our automated-content validation rules. It is for information only and is not investment advice.
Terms in this article
Gold (XAU)
A precious metal held as a store of value, a hedge against currency debasement and a safe haven, as well as used in jewellery and industry.
Central bank
The institution that sets a country's or region's monetary policy, issues its currency and oversees the banking system — for example the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of England and Bank of Japan.
Price-to-earnings ratio (P/E)
Share price divided by earnings per share.
Relative Strength Index (RSI)
A momentum oscillator, developed by J.
Moving average
The average price over a rolling window, plotted to smooth out noise.
Sources & data
- European Central Bank (euro reference rates) (primary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 06:22 PM UTC)
- Finnhub (market-data, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 06:22 PM UTC)
- U.S. Treasury and Federal Reserve Board via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 06:22 PM UTC)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (primary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 06:22 PM UTC)
- U.S. Energy Information Administration via FRED (primary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 06:22 PM UTC)
- Federal Reserve (primary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 06:22 PM UTC)
- Bank of England (primary, retrieved Nov 6, 2026, 06:22 PM UTC)
Market data as of Nov 6, 2026, 06:15 PM UTC.
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