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The post Japanese Yen : Intervention support and rate path – Rabobank appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Rabobank’s Senior FX Strategist Jane Foley discusses the Japanese Yen (JPY), noting that expected endorsement from the United States (US) Treasury for recent Ministry of Finance (MoF) FX intervention should support the currency in the near term. However, Foley argues USD/JPY will only convincingly move lower if Japan’s fundamentals strengthen further and the Bank of Japan (BoJ) continues tightening policy, alongside a dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) outlook. Yen support hinges on policy trajectory “The visit of US Treasury Secretary Bessent to Japan this week is widely expected to bring an endorsement of the MoF’s recent FX intervention.” “Confirmation that the US Treasury has supported the recent steps taken by the MOF to support the JPY would likely keep it underpinned in the near-term.” “Further out, however, the market will need greater reassurance regarding a strengthening in Ja

The post Japanese Yen: Intervention and BoJ policy in focus – HSBC appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. HSBC strategists note Japanese policymakers have intervened to support the Japanese Yen (JPY), with sustainability of gains hinging on Bank of Japan (BoJ) policy, global yields and fiscal headlines. They flag the risk markets see the BoJ as behind the curve if June passes without action, while lower international yields or renewed fiscal concerns could also drive future Yen moves. BoJ stance, yields and fiscal risks guide JPY “Japanese policymakers recently stepped into FX markets to help prop up the sagging yen. The question now is whether the latest currency boost will be short-lived, or the start of a durable recovery driven by the Bank of Japan’s policy and improving fiscal confidence.” “First, Bank of Japan policy is the main swing factor. April’s hold came with three dissenters favouring a hike.” “If June passes without action, markets may conclude the BoJ is still behind the c