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Gulf Press > Business > Forex > USD/JPY declines to 142.50 following Ishiba’s win in PM competition
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USD/JPY declines to 142.50 following Ishiba’s win in PM competition

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Last updated: 2024/09/27 at 2:20 PM
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The USD/JPY pair has dropped to around 142.50 as former defense minister Shigeru Ishiba’s victory in the Japanese Prime Ministerial contest has bolstered the Japanese Yen. This victory has led to a strong rally in the Yen, indicating market expectations of further interest rate hikes by the Bank of Japan. Ishiba has expressed support for the central bank’s current policy track, particularly regarding rate hikes. On the other hand, the US Dollar has weakened significantly following the release of softer-than-expected US inflation data for August. This has added to the downward pressure on the USD/JPY pair.

In today’s trading session, the Japanese Yen has shown strength against major currencies, with the JPY being the strongest against the Canadian Dollar. The heat map reflects the percentage changes of major currencies against each other, with the base currency on the left column and the quote currency along the top row. Market participants are closely monitoring the developments in Japan, particularly Ishiba’s victory, to gauge the potential impact on future interest rate decisions by the Bank of Japan.

The cooling US inflationary pressures have exacerbated the weakness in the US Dollar, leading to a selloff in the currency. The US Dollar Index (DXY) has dropped to near its year-to-date low of 100.20, signaling a possible bear cycle for the currency. The softer US Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE) data for August, particularly the deceleration in the annual PCE inflation rate, has raised concerns among investors. The core PCE price index, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, rose as expected by 2.7%, but the overall slowdown in inflation has fueled expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

The Federal Reserve’s recent pivot to policy normalization with a larger-than-usual 50 basis points rate cut has raised speculation about additional rate cuts in November. Growing concerns over deteriorating job growth and the persistent weakness in US inflationary pressures have prompted market participants to anticipate further monetary policy easing by the Fed. This has put additional downward pressure on the US Dollar, which could result in a fresh bear cycle for the currency.

Overall, the USD/JPY pair has faced multiple headwinds in recent trading sessions, including the strengthening of the Japanese Yen following Ishiba’s victory and the cooling US inflationary pressures that have weighed on the US Dollar. Market participants are closely monitoring the developments in Japan and the US to assess the potential impact on future interest rate decisions by central banks. The uncertain economic environment and the dovish stance of central banks could continue to drive volatility in the currency markets in the coming days.

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