The carry-trade poster child finds itself once again in a precarious position, compelling every G10 currency desk to face the same unsettling calculations: USD/JPY is inching closer to the 160.00 psychological threshold, a level where the Bank of Japan took decisive action in the spring, and the current macroeconomic landscape offers no indication that the … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is experiencing an upward movement as market participants anticipate a more assertive approach from the Federal Reserve in combating inflation. The CME FedWatch tool indicates that the markets now perceive a 48% likelihood of a rate hike in December, a significant increase from the 14% observed last week. Japan’s producer inflation is … Read more
The USD/JPY has achieved a fifth consecutive session of gains on Friday, rising by 0.11% to 158.55 and reaching intraday highs close to 158.60. This movement comes as the synchronized global bond rout has altered the dynamics of every cross-rate relationship within the G10 currency complex. The pair has now decisively surpassed the 158 threshold … Read more
The issue with the yen has consistently been rooted in arithmetic rather than technical factors. The calculations have taken a turn for the worse in Tokyo. The USD/JPY is once again approaching the range where intervention by Japan’s Ministry of Finance is believed to have occurred earlier this month. However, the underlying forces driving the … Read more
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the USD/JPY is trading at 157.87, having extended a three-session bullish streak that has resulted in an approximate 0.8% gain in the short term, propelling the price toward a four-day high near 157.80. The intraday tape has recorded a 0.12% gain for the session, while related FX correlations indicate EUR/USD … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently trading at ¥157.60 on Tuesday, following a second consecutive session of gains. This movement has propelled the dollar closer to the ¥158 psychological threshold, which has been a significant marker in the recent recovery cycle. The session commenced at ¥157.14 and surged during the European hours, reaching a high close … Read more
The Japanese currency experienced a notable decline against the dollar during Monday’s session, with USD/JPY trading at 157.26 — reflecting a 0.10% increase for the day. The pair managed to regain the 157.00 psychological level after previously dipping to the 156.50-156.45 range in early Asian trading. This movement was influenced by a broader risk premium … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is experiencing a slight decline, approaching 156.85 during the Asian session on Friday. During the May holidays, Japanese authorities made another intervention in the foreign exchange market. The employment report for April in the US is set to be the focal point this Friday. The USD/JPY pair declines to approximately 156.85 during … Read more
USD/JPY remains steady at approximately 156.40 during the early European session on Thursday. Market participants are cautious regarding the possibility of Japanese authorities re-entering the market to address the ongoing weakness. The eagerly awaited US April NFP data is set to take center stage this Friday. The USD/JPY pair is exhibiting a stable performance around … Read more
A sequence of verbal warnings from officials, an appreciating USD/JPY, and a growing bearish sentiment towards the yen in futures markets created the backdrop—while low holiday liquidity offered the perfect environment for a significant reversal. The USD/JPY has declined approximately 200 pips (-1.3%) following a three-day rally that halted just below 158. I highlighted that … Read more