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Dollar-yen pair under scrutiny as traders eye central bank moves

Tokyo’s markets reopened, but traders appeared hesitant to push the yen back toward the strong per dollar mark. Earlier, low liquidity had driven the yen briefly beyond this level. However, the dollar/yen pair and the 140 milestone remain a central focus this week, as the U.S. Federal Reserve prepares for an easing cycle and the Bank of Japan (BOJ) considers its own interest rate adjustments. Expectations for a substantial 50-basis-point rate hike by the Federal Reserve have grown, with market pricing rising. This shift in sentiment signals increasing anticipation of a dovish stance from the Fed, especially as concerns over inflation and economic resilience mount. Read more to find out about how the performance of dollar-yen pair is.

performance of dollar-yen pair

Disclaimer:

Despite these indicators, traders are likely to focus more on the size of the Federal Reserve’s expected rate cut and its forward guidance. The markets are trying to assess how these moves will shape economic data in the coming weeks. Traders are advised to prioritize proper risk management to make well-informed trading decisions.

Publication date:

2024-09-27 16:00:12 (GMT)

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