Japanese Yen Holds Near Intervention Levels as US Data Supports Fed Caution
USD/JPY trades near 161.80, close to multi-decade highs, as the yen remains under pressure from the US-Japan yield spread and cautious Fed stance.
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The USD/JPY pair is trading around 161.80 on Thursday, a level historically associated with intervention by Japanese authorities. The yen is hovering near multi-decade highs against the dollar, driven by the wide US-Japan interest rate differential.
Recent US economic data has reinforced the Federal Reserve's cautious approach, supporting the dollar. Meanwhile, Japan's Ministry of Finance has repeatedly signaled readiness to intervene if yen weakness becomes disorderly, keeping markets alert for potential action.
Source: FXStreet Forex News