USD/JPY continues to edge higher amid persistent negative yen backdrop, heightened US-Iran risks
USD/JPY — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
BNP Paribas | Bullish | 148.00 |
UBS | Bearish | 160.00 |
UOB | Bearish | 160.55 |
All 23 desk targets for USD/JPY
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FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: The US dollar bounced back this week as US-Iran risks resurfaced after both countries exchanged attacks. Yesterday, it looked like we were going back to pre-MoU situation as the US launched a series of strikes on Iran in response to Iranian attacks on th
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4 itemsUSD/JPY flirts with a key upside breakout as yen's intervention-led gains continue to fade
The desk sees the USD/JPY poised for a potential upside breakout as the yen's recent gains, driven by intervention, appear to be waning. Per the full note [source], the US dollar has regained traction amid higher-than-expected inflation data and geopolitical tensions, while the Bank of Japan's dovish stance continues to weigh on the yen. With the USD/JPY testing the critical 158.00 resistance level, a breakout could signal a move towards 162.00, contingent on the Fed's evolving policy stance and upcoming economic data. The market remains cautious, awaiting the US Retail Sales report and Jobless Claims figures, which could provide further direction.
USD/JPY is almost back to four-decade high as the US-Iran crisis, slow BoJ keep weighing on the yen
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