The USD/JPY pair has transitioned from a narrative of breakout potential to a critical examination of its support levels. The pair surged to approximately 157.765 on December 19, nearing an almost 11-month peak close to 158.00, before retreating to the 155.80–156.40 range. The decline completely wiped out the gains from the post-BoJ policy rally, establishing … Read more
The USD/JPY has pulled back from a year-to-date peak of 157.83 to approximately 155.80–156.30, reflecting a decline of about 1.5–2.0 yen over the course of two sessions. The move is significant: it comes after clear intervention threats from Japan’s Finance Ministry, a notable drop in the US Dollar Index to 97.85, and increasing market belief … Read more
The tape is exhibiting behavior indicative of a market that aspires for elevated levels, yet is compelled to adhere to established risk parameters. The USD/JPY pair advanced to the 157.75 level, subsequently retracing approximately 50 pips to around 157.25 following the reactivation of intervention strategies by Japan’s leading currency authorities. The pair is currently fluctuating … Read more
Last week saw a significant increase in USD/JPY, with the pair rising over 200 pips on Friday alone, closing near ¥157.7–¥157.8, approaching the 2025 high. Weekly movements contribute approximately 1.2%–1.3%, continuing a two-week upward trend and maintaining the dollar’s strong position against the yen. This is occurring within a broader context. The US dollar index … Read more
The Bank of Japan has made a significant move by raising its short-term rate from 0.50% to 0.75%, marking the highest level in approximately thirty years, and this decision was reached by unanimous vote. Headline inflation stands at approximately 2.9%, with core inflation nearing 3.0%, significantly exceeding the Bank of Japan’s 2% target. Despite this, … Read more
The USD/JPY rate is currently positioned between 156.9 and 157.3, reflecting an increase of approximately 0.8 to 1.3% for the day, despite the Bank of Japan implementing its most significant tightening measure in thirty years. The yen experienced aggressive selling rather than strengthening, resulting in USD/JPY rising from the mid-154s earlier in the week to … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently maintaining its position within the 155.50–156.00 range, having tested levels above 155.60 during the early Asian session and continuing to rise as the European session progresses. In the past week of trading, the pair has experienced a modest decline of approximately 1%, which can be considered a minor pullback in … Read more
The USD/JPY currency pair is currently fluctuating between 155.40 and 155.60 following a significant intraday recovery, reflecting an approximate increase of +0.5% from the previous lows. The pair momentarily fell below the 155.00 threshold before rebounding toward 155.50, coinciding with a recovery in the US Dollar and an increase in Treasury yields. The Dollar Index … Read more
USD/JPY has transitioned from a consistent upward trajectory into a phase of consolidation just beneath the highs. Following a peak close to 158.90 in early January and reaching a high of 158.05, approximately 13.25% above the late-September low, the pair has retraced toward the mid-150s, with recent values around 154.90–155.90. The current structure indicates a … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned within the 155.0–155.5 range, reflecting a decline of approximately 0.3–0.5% for the day, following its inability to maintain the upward movement towards 158.0 observed in late November. The pair declined to an intraday low close to 154.8 and is currently positioned just below the 21-day simple moving average at … Read more