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ForexMediumUpdated•Originally published 25 February 2026•Updated 25 February 2026•

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USD/JPY Tests Key Yearly Resistance Amid Cooling Japan Inflation

Golden Yen/Yuan symbol with green arrows pointing up, and a US dollar bill sinking into cracked ground with downward arrows.

Key Facts

1Japan's national core CPI y/y eased to 2%, reaching a one-year low.

3 months ago

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What changed: The story was updated to incorporate technical analysis, highlighting that the pair is now facing yearly resistance and key retracement levels following the inflation data.

Japan's annual core CPI slowed to 2%, marking its lowest level in a year and reducing the immediate pressure on the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to hike rates. This fundamental weakness in the Yen has pushed the USD/JPY pair to test a technically significant resistance zone at the yearly open. Additionally, the price has reached a key retracement level within the year-to-date (YTD) range, marking a decisive moment for the pair's trajectory. While the Federal Reserve's (Fed) steady stance continues to support the US Dollar, technical hurdles could slow the pair's ascent. Market participants are closely watching these levels to see if the bullish momentum can overcome the yearly resistance. The widening interest rate gap remains the primary driver, but technical consolidation is now a key factor.