ForexAug 13, 2026, 2:38 AM

USD/JPY Flat Near 159.50 as Intervention Risks Offset US PPI Focus

USD/JPY is trading little changed around 159.40 in Asian hours Thursday, with intervention concerns capping upside as markets await US PPI data.

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The USD/JPY pair was little changed around 159.40 during Asian trading on Thursday, hovering just below the 159.50 area.

Upside momentum appears limited by the risk of coordinated currency-market intervention involving the US and Japan. Traders are also watching upcoming US producer price data for fresh inflation signals.

With intervention concerns acting as a cap, the pair remains in a wait-and-see mode ahead of the US data release.

Source: FXStreet Forex News

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