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USD/JPY Stays Above 155 as BoJ and US CPI Signal Major Shift

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

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USD/JPY Hovers at 155.5 as Dollar Bounces Back

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

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USD/JPY stuck in a range 154.50 to 158.90 amid BoJ-Fed split

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

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USD/JPY Hits 155 as Yen Gains as BoJ Hike Meets NFP

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

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USD/JPY slips as dollar weakens ahead of key central bank decisions

The USD/JPY pair concluded the week at approximately ¥155.80, reflecting an increase of about 0.30% and successfully ending a two-week decline. The price has fluctuated throughout the month, hovering around the ¥155 mark on the lower end and the ¥158 level on the upper end. The two levels currently delineate the immediate area of contention. … Read more

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USD/JPY Soars to 155.80 Amid Japan’s Wage Surge

The USD/JPY pair is currently at 155.80, reflecting a 0.30% increase for the day, and is maintaining proximity to a two-week high as global investors prepare for the Federal Reserve’s decision this Wednesday. The current market scenario presents an unusual divergence: Japan is shifting towards tightening measures, whereas the U.S. is gearing up for easing … Read more

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USD/JPY Slides to 154.30 Amid BoJ’s Boldest Shift in Years

The USD/JPY landscape has transitioned into a critical phase as the pair pulls back from late-November highs close to 157.89 and begins early December trading positioned between 154.30 and 155.00. The recent multi-session decline is not attributable to a singular catalyst; rather, it is the result of a convergence of pressures that are ultimately reversing … Read more

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USD/JPY Dips to 154.50 as Yen Gains on BoJ Rate Hike Speculation

The USD/JPY pair continued its two-week decline, dropping to 154.50, marking its lowest point since mid-November. This movement reflects the significant volatility in global FX markets, driven by the contrasting monetary policies of the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan. The yen appreciated following comments from BoJ Governor Kazuo Ueda, suggesting a potential increase … Read more

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USD/JPY Dips to 155.75 Amid BoJ Hawkish Stance and Fed Dovish Shift

The USD/JPY pair is currently positioned at approximately ¥155.75, influenced by increasing Japanese yields and a dovish outlook regarding the U.S. dollar. Following a short-lived return to the ¥156.00 level, the pair shifted direction as market participants adjusted their expectations for a Bank of Japan rate increase, while also factoring in a potential Federal Reserve … Read more

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USD/JPY Price Outlook – Yen Soars to 156.54 Amid Climbing JGB Yields

The USD/JPY pair is on a strong rise, currently at 156.54, the highest since January, fueled by soaring Japanese Government Bond yields and ongoing U.S. Dollar strength, pushing the Yen further down. Japan’s 10-year JGB yield hits 1.77%, a 17-year high, fueling market concerns over currency impact from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s fiscal expansion. Investors … Read more