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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 Rises as Safe Haven Dollar Gains Strength

The USD/JPY pair experiences a modest ascent, approaching 157.15 during the early hours of the European session on Monday. Trump dismissed the latest Iran peace proposal, labeling it as “totally unacceptable.” Japan’s Mimura indicated that ongoing intervention remains a possibility. The USD/JPY pair appreciates to approximately 157.15 in the early European session on Monday. The … Read more

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USD/JPY Stays Around 157.25 as Middle East Tensions Boost Dollar

The USD/JPY is currently trading in a stable manner around 157.25 during the early hours of Tuesday’s Asian session. Increasing tensions in the Middle East may strengthen the US Dollar. Markets are currently exhibiting heightened vigilance in response to potential interventions by Japanese authorities. The USD/JPY pair remains stable at approximately 157.25 during the Asian … 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 Eases as Safe-Haven Yen Strengthens on Risk Shifts

The USD/JPY pair has weakened to approximately 159.35 during the Asian trading session on Thursday. Trump stated that the ceasefire established on April 7 would remain in effect indefinitely. The BoJ is anticipated to keep its policy rate steady at 0.75% in the upcoming April meeting. The USD/JPY pair experiences a decline, hovering around 159.35 … Read more