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Japanese Yen holds steady against US Dollar amidst diverse fundamental signals

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Last updated: 2024/10/25 at 3:14 AM
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The Japanese Yen (JPY) is facing challenges in gaining momentum against the US Dollar (USD) as it struggles to maintain its recovery from the previous day. Data released on Thursday showed a contraction in business activity in Japan’s manufacturing and services sectors for October, leading to a fall in Tokyo’s core inflation rate below the Bank of Japan’s 2% target. This has tempered expectations of any further rate hikes in 2024 and is putting pressure on the JPY. Additionally, the positive risk tone in the market is undermining the JPY’s safe-haven status, while the emergence of USD buying is providing support to the USD/JPY pair.

Despite the USD finding some support and limiting the JPY downfall, traders are cautious amidst the uncertainty ahead of Japan’s general election on Sunday. The recent verbal intervention by Japanese authorities is also playing a role in capping the JPY. The daily market movers show that the lack of a firm directional bias for the Japanese Yen is linked to uncertainty surrounding the Bank of Japan and the upcoming election in Japan.

The release of the Tokyo Consumer Price Index (CPI) data for October showed a decrease in the headline CPI rate to 1.8% YoY from 2.2% in the previous month. Core CPI, excluding volatile food prices, also decreased to 1.8% in October compared to 2% in the prior month, slightly above market expectations. These figures, combined with the contraction in business activity in Japan and the uncertainty surrounding the election, are weighing on the Japanese Yen. It is important for currencies to reflect economic fundamentals for stability, according to Japan’s Economy Minister.

On the technical side, the USD/JPY pair may face downside pressure if it breaks below the 151.60-151.55 area, potentially leading to a decline towards the 151.00 mark. However, strong support is expected around the 150.65 confluence resistance, which includes the 200-day Simple Moving Average and the 50% Fibonacci retracement level. On the upside, a break above 152.00 could pave the way for further gains towards the 152.60-152.65 region and beyond.

The Japanese Yen’s value is influenced by various factors, including the performance of the Japanese economy, Bank of Japan policy decisions, yield differentials between Japanese and US bonds, and risk sentiment. The BoJ’s interventions in the currency market have aimed to control the value of the Yen, with recent policy shifts impacting its value against other currencies. The Yen is also considered a safe-haven investment, often strengthening in times of market stress due to its reliability and stability compared to riskier currencies.

In conclusion, the Japanese Yen is facing challenges in gaining momentum against the US Dollar amid economic data releases and uncertainty surrounding the upcoming general election in Japan. Traders are closely monitoring market movements and technical levels for potential trading opportunities in the USD/JPY pair. The performance of the Japanese economy, Bank of Japan policy decisions, and risk sentiment will continue to influence the value of the Japanese Yen in the coming days.

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