Intervention risks abound as the Japanese yen can't get off the floor
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USD/JPY has been poking and prodding at levels above 160.00 since last week. And traders are yet to find much conviction to take things to the next level. Intervention risks are very much heightened at this stage, with current levels being where Tokyo last decided to take action
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The desk observes a significant shift in USD/JPY dynamics following Japan's aggressive intervention efforts, which have successfully pushed the pair to a ten-week low. Per the full note from Justin Low at investinglive.com, the Ministry of Finance's latest yen-buying measures have come in response to persistent selling pressure, particularly after the pair approached the 158.00 mark. This intervention may temporarily alter market sentiment, but the underlying bearish fundamentals for the yen remain intact, especially amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The consensus target for USD/JPY remains at 1.075, with a range between 1.04 and 1.12, indicating a cautious outlook ahead.
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