
Japanese Yen Outlook: Firmer CPI Fails to Lift JPY
Japan CPI strengthened the case for a September BOJ hike, yet the yen remains weak as traders weigh intervention, yields and higher oil prices.
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Japan CPI strengthened the case for a September BOJ hike, yet the yen remains weak as traders weigh intervention, yields and higher oil prices.

The Japanese yen surged after a suspected MOF intervention sent USD/JPY tumbling, shifting the spotlight away from today's Bank of Japan meeting.

The trading week continues, and the Japanese yen’s lack of short-term strength is once again standing out. Recent USD/JPY price action shows the pair up slightly more than 0.2% over the last three trading sessions, suggesting that some buying pressure remains near recent highs.

A new trading week begins, and one of the factors that continues to stand out is the neutrality of the Japanese yen. Japan’s currency has struggled to recover consistent short-term appeal, something reflected in USD/JPY price action, with the pair moving around 0.1% over the last two sessions near the reference area of 160 yen per dollar.
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