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USD/JPY Slips as Japan Warns Against Yen Weakness

USD/JPY has softened to approximately 159.20 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The possibility of additional actions from Japanese authorities could support the Japanese Yen. Iran has issued a warning of potential retaliation following the US strikes on launch sites and vessels. The USD/JPY pair experiences a decline, approaching 159.20 in the early hours … Read more

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USD/JPY Climbs Toward 159.10 After Weak Japan CPI Data

USD/JPY shows resilience as it approaches 159.10 during the early Asian session on Friday. Japan’s core CPI inflation has decreased to a four-year low in April. FOMC Minutes indicated widespread backing for a Federal Reserve rate increase should inflation continue to be a concern. The USD/JPY pair advances to approximately 159.10 in the early Asian … Read more

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USD/JPY Near 159 Ahead of Japan CPI Data

USD/JPY remains stable around 159.05 during the early hours of Wednesday’s Asian session. Trump indicated that a new US attack could occur in the coming days if an agreement is not achieved. Market participants paid little attention to the robust Japanese GDP growth figures; however, apprehensions regarding potential intervention may continue to support the Japanese … Read more

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USD/JPY Gains as Yen Weakens on BOJ

The USD/JPY pair experiences an increase as the Japanese Yen depreciates in response to the publication of Japan’s current account surplus figures. The OECD anticipates that the Bank of Japan will raise short-term policy rates to 2% by the conclusion of 2027. Recent US inflation data indicates that the Federal Reserve might keep interest rates … Read more

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USD/JPY Steady Above 160 as Fed Signals Hawkish Tone

The USD/JPY pair shows stability, hovering around 160.45 in the early European session on Thursday. The Federal Reserve has kept interest rates steady at 3.50%–3.75% on Wednesday, while market participants brace for the forthcoming US Q1 GDP and Core PCE data releases. Japan’s Katayama stated that authorities are ready to take significant actions in reaction … Read more

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USD/JPY Approaches 160.00 Before Fed Rate Decision

The USD/JPY pair experiences a modest increase on Wednesday, approaching the 159.75 level. The US Dollar continues to exhibit strength in cautious markets as participants await the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates. Japanese Finance Minister Katayama issued a warning of “decisive action” in response to speculative market maneuvers. The US Dollar nudges higher for … Read more

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USD/JPY Holds Near 159.50 as BoJ Decisions Loom

The USD/JPY holds firm at around 159.50 in the early hours of Monday’s Asian session. Market participants expect the Bank of Japan to keep its interest rates steady in the forthcoming meeting on Tuesday. The FOMC is anticipated to maintain the federal funds rate in the range of 3.50% to 3.75% at its upcoming meeting … Read more

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USD/JPY Soars to 160 as Yen Weakens Before BOJ Decision

The USD/JPY pair rose to 159.36 in the middle of the week, as the Japanese yen weakened for the second day in a row. The market is currently factoring in the Bank of Japan’s policy outlook in anticipation of next week’s meeting. The regulator is expected to maintain current rates as it assesses the economic … Read more

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USD/JPY Hovers at 159 Amid US-Iran Tensions and BoJ Uncertainty

USD/JPY shows resilience around the 159.00 mark during the early European session on Monday. Iran has issued a warning regarding potential retaliation following the US’s action in seizing the ship. BoJ’s Ueda refrained from suggesting an April rate hike; Japanese authorities remain vigilant regarding potential FX intervention. The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned in positive … Read more

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USD/JPY Surges on Oil Spike and U.S.-Iran Tensions

The USD/JPY experienced an increase, reaching 159.73 on Monday. The Japanese yen has depreciated for a third consecutive day, driven by a renewed increase in oil prices after the United States and Iran were unable to reach an agreement during discussions in Islamabad. The announcement by US President Donald Trump regarding plans to block the … Read more