USD/JPY remains rangebound above the 160.50 support as traders await the US CPI report
USD/JPY — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Rabobank | Bullish | 145.00 |
ING | Bullish | 152.00 |
MUFG | Bullish | 152.00 |
All 25 desk targets for USD/JPY
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FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW USD: The US dollar has been broadly stronger since last week following renewed US-Iran escalations. The traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has once again come to a halt and oil prices started to rise considerably. This situation triggered a hawkish repricing in
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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.
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