USD/JPY Price Forecast: Bulls retain control as economic woes counter intervention fears
News brief
The USD/JPY pair turns positive for the fourth straight day following an intraday dip to the 159.45 area and touches a fresh high since July 2024 during the early European session on Friday. USD/JPY touches a fresh YTD high and continues to draw support from a combination of factors.Concerns about fallout from the Iran war continue to undermine…
Why traders care
For traders, the practical value is less about the headline alone and more about how it changes context, sentiment and the quality of the next decision.
What to watch next
- Watch follow-through, not just the first reaction: liquidity, volatility and confirmation across related assets usually tell the real story.
The USD/JPY pair turns positive for the fourth straight day following an intraday dip to the 159.45 area and touches a fresh high since July 2024 during the early European session on Friday. USD/JPY touches a fresh YTD high and continues to draw support from a combination of factors.Concerns about fallout from the Iran war continue to undermine… The USD/JPY pair turns positive for the fourth straight day following an intraday dip to the 159.45 area and touches a fresh high since July 2024 during the early European session on Friday. USD/JPY touches a fresh YTD high and continues to draw support from a combination of factors.Concerns about fallout from the Iran war continue to undermine the JPY despite intervention fears.Inflation fears boost Fed rate hike bets and act as a tailwind for the USD, further supporting the pair.The USD/JPY pair turns positive for the fourth straight day following an intraday dip to the 159.45 area and touches a fresh high… For traders, the practical value is less about the headline alone and more about how it changes context, sentiment and the quality of the next decision. Watch follow-through, not just the first reaction: liquidity, volatility and confirmation across related assets usually tell the real story.
