USD/JPY extends fall today in drop back below 158, what's next?
USD/JPY — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Goldman Sachs | Bearish | 165.00 |
MUFG | Bullish | 152.00 |
J.P. Morgan | Bullish | 142.00 |
All 23 desk targets for USD/JPY
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It's an eventful start to the day in the major currencies space, with USD/JPY once again drawing all the attention. The currency pair fell by nearly 1% in overnight trading, with a wave of selling hitting right before the US open in particular. So, what is happening that is causi
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Lead — The desk interprets the recent decline in USD/JPY, which fell 1.6% to 157.60, as indicative of broader dollar weakness rather than a direct result of Japanese intervention. Per the full note [source], this price action suggests a more complex interplay of market dynamics, including month-end flows and a potential rate check rather than a sudden intervention. The dollar is sliding against other major currencies, with notable moves in USD/CHF and AUD/USD. This backdrop raises questions about the sustainability of dollar strength in the near term.