The USD/JPY pair is currently trading at approximately ¥154.10, consolidating close to its nine-month peak after reaching ¥154.49, as global traders assess the optimism surrounding Washington’s fiscal relief in contrast to Tokyo’s tightening stance. The U.S. Senate’s decision to reopen the government has sparked increased demand for the dollar and enhanced risk appetite, while Japan’s … Read more
The USD/JPY pair declined to ¥153.41, reflecting a 0.38% decrease for the week, as Japan’s fresh intervention warnings coincided with increasing uncertainty surrounding U.S. policy due to the extended government shutdown. Following a rise to an eight-month high around ¥154.48, the dollar-yen exchange rate shifted direction as Japanese authorities conveyed “high urgency” regarding the yen’s … Read more
USD/JPY declined to approximately 152.85 in late Friday trading, following a rejection near 153.50, resulting in a 0.6% loss for the week as investors adopted a more cautious stance ahead of the U.S. consumer sentiment data. The pair initially experienced an uptick as disappointing Japanese household spending figures led to a depreciation of the yen; … Read more
The USD/JPY pair is currently exhibiting a narrow range, fluctuating around 153.60–153.90, as market participants weigh the strength of the U.S. economy against Japan’s persistent monetary divergence. Despite short-term fluctuations influenced by the employment report (42,000 new jobs in October) and ISM Services PMI (52.4), the overall sentiment remains optimistic. The Japanese Yen is experiencing … Read more
USD/JPY is currently positioned at 153.90, bouncing back from Tuesday’s low of 152.00, as strong U.S. economic data has revitalized the strength of the dollar. The ISM services PMI increased to 52.4, rising from 50.8, while the ADP employment report indicated a gain of 25,000 jobs compared to a previous loss of 32,000. The data … Read more