USDJPY to Nearly 4-Month Lows on Shifting Policy Dynamics
The Bank of Japan followed a cautious and slow path away from the ultra-loose monetary setting after abandoning the negative rates regime and the yields curve control, in the historic decision of March. But price pressures persisted, wages increased substantially after the spring negotiation and the Yen was further devalued, forcing officials to step up their tightening efforts.
They hiked rates for the second time in this cycle, to around 0.25%, while pointing to more moves ahead if the economy evolves as anticipated. Furthermore, they announced a plan to slash their bond purchases, so that they will halve by Q1 2026.
After hitting 38-year highs at the start of the month, USD/JPY reversed course due to Japan’s FX interventions rising expectations for BoJ hikes and increased optimism around Fed cuts. The forceful action by the Bank of Japan along with the Fed opening the door to a September pivot this week, exacerbated the decline to the lowest levels since mid-March. The pair is now exposed to 146.47 and the shift in monetary policy dynamics can fuel further weakness.
On the other hand, BoJ warned it could increase bond purchases again if needed, while market pricing for three cuts by the Fed may be stretched. Furthermore, the rate differential remains wide and the favorable carry trade could persist. The Relative Strength Index is oversold and this can drive a rebound above the 200Days EMA (blue line), but 200H4 EMA (black line) looks much harder. Focus now shifts to Friday’s US NFPs which are becoming increasing important for the policy path, as disinflation is back on track.
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They hiked rates for the second time in this cycle, to around 0.25%, while pointing to more moves ahead if the economy evolves as anticipated. Furthermore, they announced a plan to slash their bond purchases, so that they will halve by Q1 2026.
After hitting 38-year highs at the start of the month, USD/JPY reversed course due to Japan’s FX interventions rising expectations for BoJ hikes and increased optimism around Fed cuts. The forceful action by the Bank of Japan along with the Fed opening the door to a September pivot this week, exacerbated the decline to the lowest levels since mid-March. The pair is now exposed to 146.47 and the shift in monetary policy dynamics can fuel further weakness.
On the other hand, BoJ warned it could increase bond purchases again if needed, while market pricing for three cuts by the Fed may be stretched. Furthermore, the rate differential remains wide and the favorable carry trade could persist. The Relative Strength Index is oversold and this can drive a rebound above the 200Days EMA (blue line), but 200H4 EMA (black line) looks much harder. Focus now shifts to Friday’s US NFPs which are becoming increasing important for the policy path, as disinflation is back on track.
Stratos Markets Limited (fxcm.com/uk):
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 62% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Stratos Europe Ltd (trading as “FXCM” or “FXCM EU”), previously FXCM EU Ltd (fxcm.com/eu):
CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 59% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
Stratos Trading Pty. Limited (fxcm.com/au):
Trading FX/CFDs carries significant risks. FXCM AU (AFSL 309763). Please read the Financial Services Guide, Product Disclosure Statement, Target Market Determination and Terms of Business at fxcm.com/au
Stratos Global LLC (fxcm.com/markets):
Losses can exceed deposits.
Any opinions, news, research, analyses, prices, other information, or links to third-party sites contained on this video are provided on an "as-is" basis, as general market commentary and do not constitute investment advice. The market commentary has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research, and it is therefore not subject to any prohibition on dealing ahead of dissemination. Although this commentary is not produced by an independent source, FXCM takes all sufficient steps to eliminate or prevent any conflicts of interests arising out of the production and dissemination of this communication. The employees of FXCM commit to acting in the clients' best interests and represent their views without misleading, deceiving, or otherwise impairing the clients' ability to make informed investment decisions. For more information about the FXCM's internal organizational and administrative arrangements for the prevention of conflicts, please refer to the Firms' Managing Conflicts Policy. Please ensure that you read and understand our Full Disclaimer and Liability provision concerning the foregoing Information, which can be accessed via FXCM`s website:
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