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Japan’s May Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI at 54.5 supports expansion, with limited market reaction
Japan’s May Jibun Bank Manufacturing PMI came in at 54.5, meeting expectations and signaling expansion.
Japan import growth beats forecasts, stoking BoJ tightening talk and offering modest yen support
Japan’s April imports surged 9.7% year on year, beating the 8.3% forecast by 1.4 points.
Japan posts ¥301.9bn April trade surplus, stoking yen bets and Bank of Japan tightening expectations
Japan posted a ¥301.9B merchandise trade surplus in April, far above the expected ¥-29.7B deficit.
Japan’s April export surge fuels Nikkei optimism and bolsters bets on a firmer yen
Japan’s April exports grew 14.8% year on year, surpassing the 9.3% forecast and beating expectations.
Yen edges higher on broad dollar pullback as USD/JPY holds near 159 and eyes 160
Yen ended slightly firmer as dollar softened; USD/JPY held near 159, with 158 support and inflation awaited.
UOB Sees USD/JPY Range Trade, Upside Bias as Intervention Risks Cap Gains Near 160.50
UOB sees USD/JPY consolidating 158.75–159.25 near-term, bullish above 158.40 support; breakout targets 159.75.
USD/JPY back near 159 as US yields drive gains, Japan intervention risk builds towards 160
USD/JPY rebounds near 159 on US yields; intervention risk rises near 160–161 amid bullish technical momentum.
MUFG Warns Yen Downside as US Yields Climb and Fed Hike Bets Lift Dollar
MUFG warns yen downside as US yields surge, boosting Fed hike odds; intervention success hinges on yields.
USD/JPY tests 175 resistance as Fed pause and BOJ caution lift options volatility
USD/JPY snapped seven-day rally near 159.00, eyes channel breakout; resistance 160.73/162.00, support 158.43/158.21.
USD/JPY Steadies Near 159 as Japan Intervention Risk Caps Gains Amid Iran Tensions
USD/JPY held near 159.05 as intervention fears persisted; traders watched US-Iran tensions and Japan’s CPI.