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Dollar weakens against yen as Fed rate cut looms

The dollar weakened further as investors grew increasingly confident that the Federal Reserve might implement a larger-than-expected rate cut. This recent dip marks a continuation of the dollar’s retreat. This decline is representative of growing speculation around the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting on September. Traders remain divided on whether the Fed will pursue a 25-basis-point cut or a larger 50-basis-point reduction. The 50-basis-point cut, though a minority view, has seen renewed attention amidst soft economic data in the U.S. Futures markets currently suggest a 60% chance of a 50 bps cut, as investors react to recent data releases and comments from Fed officials. Read more to find out why dollar dipping against yen.

why dollar dipping against yen

Disclaimer:

If the Fed opts for a smaller 25 bps cut, the market may see a temporary stabilisation in the dollar’s decline. For now, selling the dollar for yen remains a favourable trade, and the prospect of higher Japanese rates will likely maintain this trend in the near term. However, any surprises from the BOJ or ECB could lead to sudden shifts in currency pairs. Risk management is advised to complement these releases closely for further indications of market trends.

Publication date:

2024-09-27 15:59:49 (GMT)

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