USD/JPY seen at 140.00 on a 12-month view – Rabobank

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The Japanese Yen (JPY) is the weakest G10 currency in the year to date and USD/JPY is holding just below its November 2023 highs. Economists at Rabobank have revised their USD/JPY forecasts.

November high just below 152.00 to act as strong resistance

We now see USD/JPY at 140.00 on a 12-month view compared with a previous forecast of 135.00.

Near-term, we expect the November high just below 152.00 to act as strong resistance of USD/JPY as the market approaches the March and April BoJ policy meetings.

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