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USD/JPY Slips as Yen Gains Ahead of US CPI Data

The yen remains cautious beneath the 159.00 mark as market participants await the forthcoming US inflation data. US CPI data is anticipated to indicate a reduction in inflationary pressures, potentially dampening expectations for immediate Federal Reserve tightening. A hawkishly leaning BoJ Summary of Opinions has provided some support to the Yen. The Japanese Yen is … Read more

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USD/JPY Holds Near 159 as Yen Intervention Risks Rise

The Japanese Yen remains stable during the Mountain Day holiday as markets consider the possibility of intervention in the context of limited liquidity. The BoJ may raise rates in September to counter inflation stemming from a depreciating yen and escalating oil prices. A lacklustre July US payrolls report generated challenges for the US Dollar, leading … Read more

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USD/JPY Rises as Yen Weakness and Safe-Haven Dollar Demand Persist

The USD/JPY appreciates as divergent perspectives within the Bank of Japan regarding prospective rate increases maintain downward pressure on the Yen. Japan recorded an unforeseen current account deficit of JPY 92.3 billion in June, marking its first deficit in 17 months, attributed to substantial foreign dividend payouts. Escalating tensions between the US and Iran have … Read more

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USD/JPY Falls as Yen Gains on Intervention Support

USD/JPY softens to approximately 157.65 in the early Asian session on Thursday. Bessent stated that the US supported Japanese Yen intervention to assist in stabilising Asian currencies. The US July jobs data will attract significant attention later on Friday. The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned in negative territory, hovering around 157.65 in the early hours … Read more

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USD/JPY Slips as Yen Stabilises After Historic Intervention

On Wednesday, the USD/JPY declined to 157.47, as the Japanese yen halted its recent appreciation. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed Washington’s support for Japan following the historic joint currency intervention. Over three sessions, the yen appreciated by nearly 5% following coordinated purchases by Tokyo and Washington, representing the largest such operation in decades. Both … Read more

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USD/JPY Slips as U.S.-Japan Intervention Supports Yen

USD/JPY weakens to near 157.40 in Tuesday’s early Asian session. The coordinated intervention between the US and Japan bolsters the Japanese Yen. The US July jobs report will attract significant attention on Friday. The USD/JPY pair experiences a slight decline, settling near 157.40 in the early hours of trading on Tuesday in Asia. The Japanese … Read more

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USD/JPY Falls Toward 156 as U.S.-Japan Intervention Boosts Yen

USD/JPY declines to approximately 156.45 during the early European session on Monday. Japan and the US have confirmed a joint intervention to buy JPY, indicating the possibility of further actions to stabilise the currency. Trump indicated that discussions with Iran would recommence on Monday following the cancellation of proposed military actions. The USD/JPY pair experiences … Read more

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USD/JPY Edges Up as Hawkish Fed Supports Greenback

USD/JPY edges higher to around 163.50 in Thursday’s Asian session. The Federal Reserve voted 9–3 to maintain its benchmark interest rate within the target range of 3.50% to 3.75% during its July meeting. The Bank of Japan is poised to maintain its current interest rate levels this Friday. The USD/JPY pair records slight increases around … Read more

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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