USDJPY – Down
Event to pay attention to today:
17:00 EET. USD – ISM Manufacturing PMI
USDJPY:
The Japanese yen (JPY) is declining against its U.S. counterpart at the start of a critical week and is pulling back from part of Friday’s strong upward move to the highest level since Oct. 21. US Treasury yields are recovering amid US President-elect Donald Trump’s reaction to the threat of 100 percent tariffs on BRICS countries. This, in turn, is helping to revitalize demand for the US dollar (USD) and is proving to be a key factor directing flows away from the lower-yielding yen.
In addition, the bullish tone in equity markets further undermines demand for the safe-haven yen. Nevertheless, lingering geopolitical tensions and rising forecasts of another interest rate cut by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) in December should limit larger yen losses. Traders are also advised to refrain from aggressive directional bets and wait for important U.S. macroeconomic data this week, starting with the ISM Manufacturing PMI from this Monday.
Consumer inflation data from Tokyo, the capital of Japan, released on Friday showed that core inflation is picking up and bolstered the case for another rate hike by the Bank of Japan in December.
Also Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Saturday that the next interest rate hike is near as economic data is on track, although he would like to see what kind of momentum the fiscal 2025 Shunto program will create.
Trade recommendation: Trading mainly with Buy orders from the current price level.
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