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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

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USD/JPY Awaits BoJ’s Biggest Rate Move in Decades

USD/JPY remains stable at approximately 160.20 during the Asian session on Monday. On Sunday, the United States and Iran announced that they have come to an agreement, which is set to take effect on Friday. BoJ is poised to elevate interest rates to a 31-year peak on Tuesday. The USD/JPY pair is currently trading in … Read more

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USD/JPY Trades Firm as BOJ Hike Bets Rise

USD/JPY remains stable above 160.00, prompting heightened vigilance among traders regarding possible intervention from Japanese authorities. Japan’s Q1 GDP increased by 0.5% quarter-on-quarter, surpassing forecasts and showing an acceleration from Q4, marking its most robust growth since early 2025. Iran’s launch of multiple missile waves at northern Israel has heightened market anxiety. USD/JPY shows minimal … Read more

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USD/JPY Pulls Back as Markets Anticipate BOJ Tightening

The USD/JPY pair has experienced a depreciation, influenced by concerns over potential intervention and robust wage data that bolster the Japanese Yen. Finance Minister Katayama issued a caution regarding potential intervention as the Yen approached 160 per Dollar, indicating readiness to take action if necessary. Japan’s foreign reserves decreased by USD 77.11 billion, reaching USD … Read more

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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