The most active trading sessions for the USD/JPY take place in Tokyo, London and New York. Day traders look mostly to the London and New York sessions but those trading wishing to trade on the Asian markets can do so between 2400 GMT - 0900 GMT.
USD/JPY has traditionally been the most politically sensitive currency pair, with successive U.S. governments using the exchange rate as a lever in trade negotiations with Japan. For day-to-day trading, the most significant feature of USD/JPY is the heavy influence exerted by Japanese institutional investors and asset managers.
The USD/JPY has recently dipped below 101.00. Read the Daily Forex USD to Japanese Yen forecast and get access to the most up-to-date statistics, analyses and economic events regarding the USD/JPY.
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USD/JPY drops to a two-month low as the yen strengthens on BoJ tightening signals and risk-off sentiment, with traders awaiting US jobs data for further direction.
USD/JPY tumbles as BoJ hints at policy shifts, but key support at the 200-day EMA and upcoming US jobs data could determine the next trend.
USD/JPY gives up early gains, consolidating as rate differentials narrow, though strong US dollar demand supports long-term bullish momentum.
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USD/JPY remains in an uptrend as traders watch for buy opportunities, driven by BoJ policy expectations and USD strength amid Trump's trade measures.
USD/JPY continues to find buyers on dips, with strong support near 155, as the Fed’s higher rates contrast with Japan’s dovish stance.
USD/JPY continues its recovery from 153.71 support, with bulls targeting 156.80 and 158.00, while traders monitor US economic data for further momentum.
The USD/JPY pair fell following the BOJ’s rate hike, with traders watching support at 154.90 and resistance at 156.80 as focus shifts to the upcoming US Fed announcement.
The US dollar had initially tried to rally during the trading session on Thursday but gave back gains showing signs of hesitation.
The US Dollar against the Japanese Yen has been trading in a narrow range and a neutral position in recent trading sessions, but there have been attempts
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USD/JPY: A very choppy market as the Bank of Japan continues to be the focus of traders, as Friday is its next interest rate decision.
USD/JPY: The ¥155 level now offers a significant amount of support, while the interest rate differential between the two currencies will continue to favor the greenback
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During the daily analysis that I do of major currency pairs, the USD/JPY pair has captured my attention as we tried to break down below the ¥155 level, which is an area that has been important multiple times. In fact, it is almost as if the level acts like a brick wall, so that tells you just how much support there is there.
For the second consecutive day, the USD/JPY currency pair has been subject to selling pressure, pushing it towards the support level of 155.21,
During the trading session on Wednesday, we saw the US dollar drop fairly significantly against the Japanese yen, pressuring the pair to drop just below the ¥156 level