Japan-US joint intervention a turning point for the yen?
The latest joint action from the US and Japan has definitely brought back the buzz to the major currencies space. We all knew Japan intervention was on the cards and it was proven to be the case on Thursday last week. And the market response was as you would expect, before Japan
USD/JPY — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
Bank of America | Bullish | 149.00 |
UOB | Neutral | 163.50 |
UBS | Bullish | 150.00 |
All 23 desk targets for USD/JPY
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