USD/JPY: Intervention fears drive sharp gains – BNY

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BNY’s Bob Savage highlights a sharp Japanese Yen (JPY) rally, with USD/JPY dropping as low as 155.04 before partially reversing, in a move widely seen as fresh official intervention. Authorities are viewed as defending the 160 level to curb speculative shorts. The report notes lingering doubts over Japanese fiscal plans and stresses that exchange rate stability remains a key policy focus.

Yen surge revives intervention speculation

"The Japanese yen surged to a two-month high overnight, strengthening by as much as 1.8% to 155.04 per dollar before partially reversing, prompting market speculation about renewed official intervention by Japanese authorities."

"Although officials have not confirmed any action, the price dynamics are widely interpreted as consistent with intervention, aimed at preventing a move toward 160 per dollar and discouraging speculative positioning against the yen."

"This highlights ongoing sensitivity around exchange rate stability."

"USD is lower on another apparent round of Japanese intervention, and oil is down 5% on hopes that the Strait of Hormuz will open to traffic again."

"The pressure of volatility and intervention in JPY leave some doubt about Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s plans for a “responsible extra budget.”"

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