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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

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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