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Yen Nears 150 Per Dollar as Traders Wary of Intervention Amid Hawkish Fed Rhetoric

  • Traders remain vigilant over prospects for Japanese currency intervention as yen nears 150 per dollar due to strong dollar.

  • More hawkish Fed rhetoric overnight about keeping rates high to battle inflation. MSCI Asia index sank to lowest this year.

  • Japanese Finance Minister Suzuki said authorities watching currency market closely and ready to respond.

  • Dour mood set to continue with European markets seen opening lower. STOXX 600 touched over 6-month low.

  • Australia's central bank held rates but warned more tightening may be needed to curb inflation.

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Asian market sentiment is expected to be cautious and nervous due to the strength of the U.S. dollar, rising bond yields, tightening financial conditions, and concerns over China's economy.
Japan is unlikely to intervene in the market unless the yen weakens past 150 to the dollar and becomes a major political issue, according to a former central bank official, who also noted that the benefits of a weak yen are becoming clearer due to the re-opening of Japan's borders.
European markets remain cautious as traders await signals from Federal Reserve officials on monetary policy, while the German economy stagnated in the second quarter with zero growth.
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The US dollar was cautious as traders awaited economic data, while the yen struggled near intervention levels as the dollar remained strong.
The U.S. dollar drifted in cautious trading as investors considered U.S. jobs data that indicated a potential slowdown, suggesting that the Federal Reserve may be nearing the end of its monetary tightening cycle.
The Japanese yen has reached a 10-month low against the US dollar, while the euro and sterling remain near three-month lows, as investors show confidence in the US economy despite global growth concerns.
Asian equities face a cautious start to trading while the yen strengthens following potentially hawkish remarks from the Bank of Japan governor, with futures for Australia slightly higher, US-listed Chinese stocks falling, and contracts for Japan showing a small gain.
Investors are becoming increasingly cautious about the US stock market and the economy as 2023 draws to a close, leading to a more defensive investment approach by Wall Street banks and experts warning of potential pain ahead.
The US dollar remained strong against other currencies as traders awaited the Federal Reserve's rate decision, while the yen hovered near a 10-month low amidst speculation of intervention.
The Japanese yen remains weak against the U.S. dollar due to high U.S. Treasury yields and anticipation of the Bank of Japan maintaining its current monetary policies, while the dollar is boosted by the prospect of higher U.S. interest rates.
The Japanese yen is approaching the key level of 150 per dollar, increasing the likelihood of forex intervention by Japanese authorities, while the US dollar continues its gains after the Federal Reserve signaled a longer period of higher interest rates.
Investors are concerned about possible intervention as the yen approaches 150 per dollar, but the Bank of Japan may find it difficult to justify and achieve currency support due to the hesitation in exiting an ultra-easy monetary policy and the commitment to market-determined exchange rates.
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki warns against speculative moves as the yen hovers near a one-year low against the dollar, stating that authorities are closely monitoring the currency market and are prepared to respond with a high sense of urgency.
The yen briefly fell below 150 against the dollar despite efforts by the Japanese government to prevent the decline, as investors anticipate the U.S. Federal Reserve to maintain high interest rates.
Investors in Asian markets are expected to be cautious as they focus on Chinese producer and consumer price inflation, which will indicate if wider deflationary pressures are cooling in the country's struggling economy.
Japan's top currency diplomat, Masato Kanda, stated that the country will take appropriate action in the forex market when necessary, while also noting that the yen is still considered a safe asset along with the Swiss Franc and US Dollar, and that the impact of the Middle East crisis on the Japanese economy cannot be foreseen.
The Japanese Yen is struggling against the US Dollar as the Bank of Japan considers changes to its yield curve control program, while Treasury yields remain strong and a clean break above 150 for USD/JPY could lead to volatility.
Japanese policymakers maintain their warning against selling the yen as it weakens to a one-year low against the dollar, keeping pressure on the Bank of Japan to adjust its ultra-low rate policy.