From Tokyo with Tech: Daily AI Scalping Signals for Profitable Trades (Monday, April 21, 2025)
📊Today Forex Outlook – Updated for “Monday, April 21, 2025💹”
Hello traders around the world, greetings from Tokyo—AI Trader KYO here.
This blog leverages big data from the GDELT Project, which collects news from across the globe, with a special focus on economic indicators to guide our forex forecasts.
Yesterday was Good Friday, so most major exchanges were closed and liquidity was unusually thin. Even so, three modest setups triggered:
• Italy’s February trade balance printed a healthy surplus, lifting EUR/USD about six pips.
• China’s March FDI surprised to the upside, nudging AUD/JPY nine pips higher before fading.
• A cautiously hawkish speech from FOMC’s Daly added roughly twelve pips to USD/JPY.
All three trades hit their micro‑targets for a combined gain of +27 pips. While the wins were small, they confirmed that disciplined sizing and lightning exits can still pay on a holiday. Cumulative star‑rating stats have been updated accordingly. Moving into Monday, normal volumes should return; keep an eye on Japan’s machinery orders in early Tokyo trade and the U.S. Chicago Fed National Activity Index later in New York. As always, manage risk and watch for any weekend‑gap surprises.
Trading Results – “Sunday, April 20, 2025”
Let’s review the trading outcomes based on yesterday’s economic indicator releases along with the cumulative results by star rating for the day.
Trade Results by Indicator
- Good Friday Holiday – All Majors
• Markets were closed for Easter Friday; no trades were executed. - Italy Trade Balance (Feb) – EUR/USD
• Actual: Trade surplus of €4.707 B, reversing January’s deficit
• EUR/USD Movement: Approximately +6 pips uptick in thin liquidity
• Strategy: Entered long on expectation of a stronger‑than‑forecast surplus
• Result: Win – ★★☆☆☆ (+6 pips) - China Foreign Direct Investment (Mar y/y) – AUD/JPY
• Actual: FDI rose 13.2 % y/y, beating prior negative prints
• AUD/JPY Movement: Approximately +9 pips rise before retracement
• Strategy: Entered long to capture risk‑on rally after upbeat data
• Result: Win – ★★★☆☆ (+9 pips) - FOMC Member Daly Speech – USD/JPY
• Key Points: Daly signalled patience on rate cuts until inflation cools
• USD/JPY Movement: Roughly +12 pips jump on slightly hawkish tone
• Strategy: Entered long five minutes before remarks, exited seconds after hawkish cues
• Result: Win – ★★☆☆☆ (+12 pips)
| Forecast Accuracy | Wins/Losses | Win Rate | Total Pips |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★★★★★ | 1 wins / 0 losses | 100% | +30 pips |
| ★★★★☆ | 31 wins / 0 losses | 100% | +530 pips |
| ★★★☆☆ | 22 wins / 3 losses | 88% | +264 pips |
| ★★☆☆☆ | 11 wins / 8 losses | 58% | -2 pips |
| ★☆☆☆☆ | 1 wins / 3 losses | 25% | -3 pips |
Key Economic Indicators & Forecasts
| Today's Economic Indicators (Date/Time) | Target Currency Pairs | Forecast & Strategy | Confidence (★ Rating) | Expected Move (pips) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21 (Monday) 10:00 AM ET US Leading Economic Index (March) | USD/JPY | Weak data expected. Consider shorting (Sell USD/JPY) 5 minutes before the release, aiming to profit from a deeper‑than‑forecast decline. | ★☆☆☆☆ | 15 |
| April 21 (Monday) 8:30 PM ET Japan Manufacturing PMI Flash (April) | USD/JPY | Modest improvement toward 50 is forecast. Short USD/JPY 5 minutes before the release to capture yen strength if the headline beats expectations. | ★★☆☆☆ | 20 |
| April 21 (Monday) 8:30 PM ET Japan Services PMI Flash (April) | USD/JPY | A rebound into the low‑50s is projected. Short USD/JPY 5 minutes before the release, looking for a quick yen pop on a stronger‑than‑expected print. | ★★☆☆☆ | 20 |
| April 22 (Tuesday) 1:00 AM ET BoJ Core CPI y/y (March) | USD/JPY | Inflation is seen accelerating. Sell USD/JPY 5 minutes before the release, targeting yen gains if CPI tops the +2.4 % consensus. | ★★★☆☆ | 25 |
Additional Notes
• The “Forecast & Strategy” column provides a simplified directional view (e.g., “Long (Buy)” or “Short (Sell)”) based on prior data and market consensus.
• The star rating is a rough indicator of potential market impact and does not guarantee price movement.
• Always consider spreads, volatility, and unexpected news events. Trade responsibly at your own risk.
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Thank you for reading and good luck with your trades! 
