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USD/JPY consolidated around the 160.00 level as traders shifted focus toward the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting to determine future monetary policy directions. This consolidation follows the Bank of Japan (BoJ) hiking its policy rate to 1.00% as expected, alongside an announcement to pause bond tapering. According to reports, markets expect the U.S. Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged while potentially revising inflation projections higher, which could bolster the dollar's strength.
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Sign InThis anticipation comes amid persistent inflationary pressures in the U.S., where annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on June 10, 2026, showed inflation holding at 4.2%, up from the previous 3.8% per market data. Conversely, the BoJ is attempting to balance monetary tightening to support the yen with bond market stability, especially as other major central banks, such as the Bank of Canada, opted to hold rates at 2.25% on June 10, 2026, highlighting a divergence in global monetary trends.
Looking ahead, traders are closely monitoring psychological resistance at the 160.00 level, as any hawkish signals from the Fed regarding a 'higher for longer' stance could push the pair to test new highs. Key catalysts to watch include the U.S. Initial Jobless Claims scheduled for June 11, 2026, followed by UK GDP data on June 12, both of which are expected to drive volatility across major currency pairs.