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USD/JPY remains highly sensitive to US CPI data and Fed rate expectations, with carry-trade dynamics and periodic BoJ/US interventions driving swings; tomorrow’s CPI release could trigger another sizable move as traders reassess the odds of further Fed tightening. Past CPI-driven reversals around key levels show how inflation prints shape USD/JPY and the broader FX markets, underscoring CPI as a decisive near-term driver.
The Japanese yen breached the 145 mark against the US dollar, prompting expectations of intervention by the Bank of Japan (BOJ). HSBC predicts that the Japanese Ministry of Finance will push back in the 145-148 range, but if intervention does not occur, short positions on the yen may be rebuilt. The US dollar has also been on an uptrend, supported by high longer-end US yields and concerns about the US budget deficit and Treasury supply. Japan's upcoming GDP and inflation data may further impact the forex market.