Japanese Yen Falls Amid Fed-BoJ Policy Divergence
September 15 2022 - 1:19AM
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The Japanese yen dropped against its major counterparts in the
Asian session on Thursday, amid higher U.S. treasury yields and
growing monetary policy divergence between the U.S. Federal Reserve
and the Bank of Japan.
The dollar index rose on expectations that the Federal Reserve
will continue to raise rates aggressively to tackle high
inflation.
The Fed is expected to deliver a third consecutive 75
basis-point rate hike when it meets next week.
Fed funds futures suggest a 28 percent chance of a 100
basis-point rate hike following strong U.S. inflation data for
August.
In contrast, the BoJ is committed to maintain an ultra-loose
monetary policy in a bid to support the economy.
The yen weakened to 143.80 against the greenback and 165.73
against the pound, from its previous highs of 142.79 and 164.80,
respectively. The yen is poised to challenge support around 148.00
against the greenback and 172.00 against the pound.
The yen dropped to 149.27 against the franc and 143.45 against
the euro, off its early highs of 148.46 and 142.56, respectively.
Next key support for the yen is likely seen around 152.00 against
the franc and 145.00 against the euro.
The yen edged down to 109.17 against the loonie, 86.36 against
the kiwi and 97.13 against the aussie, after rising to 108.48,
85.82 and 96.41, respectively in prior deals. Immediate support for
the yen is possibly seen around 113.00 against the loonie, 91.00
against the kiwi and 102.00 against the aussie.
Looking ahead, at 8:15 am ET, Canada housing starts for August
are scheduled for release.
U.S. retail sales, import and export prices and industrial
production, all for August, as well as weekly jobless claims for
the week ended September 10, business inventories for July and New
York Fed's empire manufacturing survey for September will be out in
the New York session.
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