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USD/JPY Steady Ahead of Fed Decision Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

The USD/JPY pair may experience an upward movement as recovering oil prices exert pressure on the Yen, considering Japan’s significant dependence on oil imports. US interception of Iranian missiles has reignited geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns about inflation. Market participants are pricing in a 76.6% probability of a rate hike in September, … Read more

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USD/JPY Slips as Easing Iran Tensions Boost Yen

The USD/JPY declines as reduced oil prices strengthen the Yen following the cessation of strikes between the US and Iran. Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s approval rating declined in July, reaching a term low, influenced by increasing living costs. US military caution and depleted interceptor supplies currently serve to mitigate further escalation with Iran. USD/JPY remains … Read more

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USD/JPY Holds Near 163.90 as Japan CPI Rises

USD/JPY stabilises near 163.90 during the early hours of the Asian trading session on Friday. Japanese CPI inflation increased to 1.7% year-on-year in June, up from 1.5% in May. Trump pledged to impose consequences on Iran in response to the Houthi assaults in the Red Sea. The USD/JPY pair remains stable around 163.90 in the … Read more

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USD/JPY Rises as Middle East Tensions Lift Safe-Haven Dollar

USD/JPY is experiencing slight upward movement, trading at approximately 162.40 during the Asian session on Friday. The US has been conducting significant strikes on Iran for the sixth consecutive day, resulting in an appreciation of the US Dollar. Japan’s Katayama indicated that authorities are prepared to intervene in currency fluctuations as needed. The USD/JPY pair … Read more

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USD/JPY Eyes 40-Year High Above 162

USD/JPY may rise toward the 40-year high of 162.84. The 14-day Relative Strength Index’s decline to the mid-50s suggests that consolidation is mitigating earlier overbought conditions. The currency pair is situated marginally above the nine-day EMA of 161.98. USD/JPY is recovering after two consecutive days of declines, trading near 162.00 during the Asian session on … Read more

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USD/JPY Slips as Yen Firms on Intervention Concerns

USD/JPY has softened to approximately 162.45 during the early session on Thursday in Asia. Traders are closely monitoring the situation for potential intervention in the Japanese Yen. The Fed minutes highlighted the significant disagreements among officials, especially regarding the anticipated trajectory of inflation. The USD/JPY pair experiences a slight decline, trading at approximately 162.45 in … Read more

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USD/JPY Trades Sideways Before Key US Employment Report

USD/JPY is trading flat around 162.55 in the early Asian session on Thursday. Fed funds futures indicate a 64% probability of a rate hike in September. Warnings of intervention from Japanese officials could limit the potential for appreciation in the pair. The USD/JPY remains stable at approximately 162.55 in the early hours of trading in … Read more

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USD/JPY Climbs Amid Geopolitical Tension

USD/JPY is experiencing modest gains, hovering around 161.80 during the Asian session on Monday. The US and Iran seem to be resuming discussions aimed at concluding the conflict. Traders are closely monitoring the situation for potential Japanese Yen intervention, given the currency’s significant volatility around the 162.00 psychological threshold. The USD/JPY pair records slight increases … Read more

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USD/JPY Holds Ground as Traders Assess Rate Differentials

USD/JPY remains stable around 161.60 during the early hours of Wednesday’s Asian session. Traders are reevaluating the timing of potential US interest rate increases following the Federal Reserve’s assertive indication. Prospects for intervention have increased following discussions between Katayama and Bessent. The USD/JPY pair is exhibiting a stable performance, hovering around 161.60 in the early … Read more

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USD/JPY Declines as Yen Strengthens Ahead of BOJ Rate Decision

USD/JPY has softened to approximately 160.15 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Trump stated that Iran ‘has agreed to never have a nuclear weapon.’ BoJ is anticipated to increase its short-term policy rate to 1.0% from 0.75% on Tuesday. The USD/JPY pair experiences a decline, reaching approximately 160.15 during the Asian trading hours on … Read more