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USD/JPY Drops from 159.45 to 153 as BoJ Signals Shift to 145

The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned slightly below the 153.00 mark following a significant four-day decline that has wiped out a substantial portion of January’s advancements. Spot has declined approximately 2.7% this week, settling around ¥152.8–¥153.0, following a volatile intraday range that fluctuated between the high-152s and high-154s. This movement was influenced by stronger-than-anticipated U.S. … Read more

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USD/JPY Dips to 152 Amid Takaichi Victory

The USD/JPY has transitioned from a steady upward movement to a pronounced correction, currently trading in the range of 152.8–153.2 following three consecutive daily declines and a loss exceeding 2.5% for the week to date. The shift is propelled by a clear convergence: a significant triumph for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that alleviated Japanese political … Read more

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USD/JPY Rally Hits 155 Support Post-Takaichi Victory

USD/JPY has transitioned from post-election enthusiasm to a traditional support examination. The pair experienced a spike to approximately 157.65–157.66, but has since declined for two consecutive sessions, currently trading just above 155.00, marking one-week lows. The recent shift eliminates a significant portion of the rally; however, it has not yet disrupted the medium-term trend of … Read more

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USD/JPY Stalls Near Resistance as Intervention Risk Caps Gains

The USD/JPY attempted to build on its post-election momentum but encountered resistance precisely at the anticipated selling point. The price reached an intraday high between ¥157.72 and ¥157.76, nearing the December 19 peak of ¥157.76 and falling slightly short of the January 20 high close to ¥158.60. The range between approximately ¥157.7 and ¥158.6 has … Read more

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GBP/USD Sell Rallies Below 1.3720 as BoE Easing Risks Dominate

GBP/USD is currently positioned near 1.36 following a decisive rejection from 1.3870, marking the highest point since late 2021. The recent intraday range has been approximately between 1.3508 and 1.3625, with the 1.3550–1.3570 zone serving as the initial significant support level. Each attempt to reach 1.37–1.3720 has encountered resistance, confining the pair within a substantial … Read more

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USD/JPY surges toward 157.50 as Takaichi’s party claims election victory

The USD/JPY pair draws interest from buyers, hovering around 157.45 in the early Asian session on Monday. The Japanese Yen weakens against the US Dollar following the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s outright majority win in Sunday’s lower house election, which paves the way for increased fiscal stimulus by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The coalition led … Read more

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USD/JPY Hits 157 Ahead of Japan Election

The USD/JPY is hovering around the 157.00 level following a tumultuous round-trip that saw the pair rise from an October low of approximately 147.06 to a January peak near 159.45, before retreating to around 152 and subsequently rebounding. The rebound from just below 152 has already captured approximately 3.5%, positioning the spot for an estimated … Read more

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USD/JPY Surges Past 157 Amid Japan’s Snap Election

The USD/JPY pair has seen a significant reversal from a sharp decline exceeding 4% from the 159.13 level, descending to around 152.06, before rebounding approximately 3.5% off the support zone of 151.91–152.06, moving back above 157.00. The pair has experienced an upward movement in five of the last six sessions, with the price once more … Read more

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USD/JPY Faces Pressure Amid BoJ Hike

The USD/JPY pair has returned to the 155–156 range following a significant round-trip influenced by central bank anticipations and political developments on both sides of the Pacific. In late January, the pair experienced a brief decline to approximately 152.1 following indications from the Bank of Japan regarding increased inflation and growth projections for 2026, along … Read more

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USD/JPY Bounces Back to 156 and Eyes 160.00 Intervention

The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned between 155.8 and 156.0, having made a significant recovery from the 152.0 level reached during last week’s de-leveraging concerns. The pair has regained the 155.0 level, reached an intraday peak close to 155.98, and is currently approaching a significant resistance zone between approximately 155.5 and 156.5. The specified zone … Read more