Japanese Intervention Risks Cap USD/JPY Gains Despite Firm US Inflation

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1MUFG notes that Japanese intervention risks are limiting US Dollar upside against the Yen despite firmer-than-expected US inflation.

MUFG reported that Japanese intervention risks are limiting the US Dollar's upside against the Yen despite firm US inflation data. The bank noted that the USD/JPY exchange rate is facing upward pressure after US Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures exceeded expectations, strengthening the Greenback.

Speculation regarding intervention by the Bank of Japan and the Ministry of Finance is growing as the Yen approaches levels that might trigger official action. This caution persists as US economic data shows sustained inflationary pressure, pushing the currency pair to test significant technical levels including its 200-day moving average.