- Retail forex traders are most short Dollar and JPY since November EURJPY and EURUSD lows - Critical question is whether next step is uptrend or this is a mere correction- Watch video above and see charts below for full rundown on next market moves

The US Dollar and Japanese Yen have seen substantial swings in forex trading sentiment, but is this the start of a larger uptrend or mere correction?

Retail Forex Traders Now at Least short EURUSD since November Bottom

forex_trading_us_dollar_and_japanese_yen_uptrends_body_Picture_5.png, US Dollar and Japanese Yen Sentiment on Verge of Something Big

Source: FXCM Execution Desk Data

Forex Trading Crowds Have Similarly Sold Aggressively into Yen Strength versus Euro

forex_trading_us_dollar_and_japanese_yen_uptrends_body_Picture_6.png, US Dollar and Japanese Yen Sentiment on Verge of Something Big

Source: FXCM Execution Desk Data

Low Forex Volatility Prices Suggest few Betting on/Hedging against Major USD and JPY moves

forex_trading_us_dollar_and_japanese_yen_uptrends_body_Picture_7.png, US Dollar and Japanese Yen Sentiment on Verge of Something Big

Data source: Bloomberg, Chart source: DailyFX

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Forex Correlations SummaryView forex correlations to the S&P 500, S&P Volatility Index (VIX), Crude Oil Futures prices, US 2-Year Treasury Yields, and Spot Gold prices.

forex_trading_us_dollar_and_japanese_yen_uptrends_body_Picture_8.png, US Dollar and Japanese Yen Sentiment on Verge of Something Big

Data source: Bloomberg. Chart source: R SEE GUIDE ON READING THE ABOVE CHART

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