The USD/JPY has transitioned from a straightforward dollar carry trade to a scenario resembling a congested exit strategy. The pair has decreased from just below ¥157 at the beginning of February to approximately ¥152–153, reflecting a weekly decline of around 2.9%, marking the steepest drop since late 2024. The recent movement is not merely a … Read more
The USD/JPY is currently positioned just under the 153 mark, fluctuating between 152.8 and 152.9, following a decline from an intraday peak near 153.8, resulting in a weekly decrease of approximately 2.7%. The pair is retreating from the 154–155 zone that previously constrained price movement and is currently relying on the robust support band situated … Read more
The US Dollar against the Japanese Yen sees a drop on Friday as earlier gains are moderated by weaker-than-expected inflation figures from the US. There has been a rise in demand for the Yen following the recent election outcomes in Japan, coupled with positive indications from local policies. Japanese officials suggest a cautious but steady … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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