Markets Poised, Traders Tested — Your Mid‐Week Playbook

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FX Rocket Profits
September 09, 2025

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Political Shocks, USD/JPY’s Support Test & The Real Metric That Matters

Markets opened the week balancing optimism with caution. Political upheaval in Japan and France didn’t derail risk appetite, as traders leaned into Fed rate cut expectations ahead of Thursday’s U.S. CPI. Gold surged to fresh record highs above $3,640, while the dollar stayed on the defensive.

In FX, USD/JPY is sliding toward a key range support around 146.50 — a level that’s held since mid‑July — where the next bounce or breakdown could set the tone for yen pairs. Away from the charts, a timely reminder: ROI might grab headlines, but drawdown tells you whether you’ll survive long enough to enjoy those returns. This issue is about spotting inflection points — both in price action and in your own trading resilience.

⚡Daily Broad Market Recap – September 8, 2025

  • Political turmoil in Japan (PM Ishiba’s resignation) and France met with steady risk appetite on dovish Fed bets.

  • Gold hit record highs above $3,640 as U.S. yields fell to multi‑month lows; equities extended gains.

  • The dollar weakened against most majors, with AUD and NZD leading.

🔥USD/JPY Nearing Key Range Support

  • USD/JPY turned lower from 148.50–149.00 resistance and is approaching 146.50 support/S1 pivot.

  • A bullish bounce could target 147.75 or 148.75; a break lower may open 145.50.

📊 Why Drawdown Matters More Than ROI

  • ROI shows potential profit; drawdown shows survival.

  • Deep drawdowns test psychology, lengthen recovery, and cause traders to abandon systems.

  • Evaluating drawdown helps filter strategies you can actually stick with.

This issue blends macro catalysts with technical precision and trading psychology. From gold’s relentless climb and USD/JPY’s support test to the deeper truth about drawdown, the message is clear: the best trades — and the best systems — are the ones you can endure from start to finish.

Happy Trading!

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