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Gulf Press > Business > Forex > USD/JPY trading higher above 155.50 as investors anticipate Federal Reserve comments
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USD/JPY trading higher above 155.50 as investors anticipate Federal Reserve comments

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Last updated: 2024/05/20 at 2:47 AM
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The USD/JPY pair is maintaining its positive momentum around 155.80 on Monday, driven by weaker GDP data from Japan in the first quarter. Federal Reserve officials, including Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, are set to speak, with the FOMC Minutes scheduled for Wednesday. On Friday, attention will turn to the Japanese National Consumer Price Index (CPI). Bostic mentioned signs of cooling inflation in the recent CPI report but wants to monitor May and June data before taking any action. Other Fed officials, such as Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin and Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester, shared their views on inflation and the need to keep borrowing costs high to maintain inflation levels on track with targets.

The divergence in interest rates between the US and Japan is putting downward pressure on the Japanese Yen (JPY) and providing support for the USD/JPY pair. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) abandoned its negative interest rate policy in March, signaling plans to keep financial conditions accommodative with gradual interest rate hikes. This move has contributed to the widening interest rate differential between the two countries, benefitting the US Dollar against the Japanese Yen.

The USD/JPY pair has been trading positively for the third consecutive day, suggesting ongoing strength in the pair. Weaker economic data from Japan in the first quarter has bolstered the USD/JPY, while upcoming events such as speeches from Fed officials and the FOMC Minutes will likely impact the pair’s movement. Market participants will also be watching the Japanese National Consumer Price Index on Friday for further insight into inflation trends. As Fed officials assess inflation data, the wide interest rate differential between the US and Japan continues to favor the USD/JPY pair.

The recent comments from Federal Reserve officials, including Raphael Bostic’s observations on cooling inflation and the need for further data before considering rate cuts, have influenced market sentiment. Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin emphasized the importance of maintaining higher borrowing costs to ensure inflation remains on target. The BoJ’s decision to move away from negative interest rates has also played a role in supporting the USD/JPY, given the outlook for easy financial conditions and gradual interest rate increases in Japan.

Overall, the USD/JPY pair is benefiting from a combination of factors, including weaker data from Japan, upcoming events affecting market sentiment, and divergence in interest rate policies between the US and Japan. The remarks from Federal Reserve officials regarding inflation and monetary policy direction are likely to guide the pair’s movement in the near term. As investors continue to assess economic data and central bank actions, the USD/JPY pair may remain supported by the prevailing interest rate differentials and market dynamics. Traders will closely monitor upcoming events and data releases for further insights into the direction of the USD/JPY pair.

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