JPY

USDJPY trades above last week's high

• The USDJPY moves into a swing area between 154.54 and 155.09. Moves above the high from last week at 154.704.

USDJPY Technical Analysis – The US Dollar is back in the driving seat

• The USDJPY pair is back near the US election highs as the US Dollar regained momentum. What’s next?

USD/JPY testing towards 154.00

• No intervention comments from Japan yet

ICYMI - Japanese PM discussed wage negotiations with business and labour unions

• Japanese PM Ishiba announced plans to meet with business and labour unions to address annual wage negotiations

ICYMI - Japan Unveils $65 Billion Plan to Boost Chip and AI Industries

• $65 billion investment focusing on chip production and AI chip suppliers for economic growth by 2030.

Japan parliament votes to keep Ishiba as prime minister

• Ishiba is re-elected as prime minister with 221 votes (out of a possible 465) in the lower house of parliament

USD/JPY surging still, highs above 153.40

• Yen rapidly losing ground in Asia trade to open the new week.

"BOJ divided on rate hike timing" - USD/JPY pops a little higher on the session

BOJ Summary (Oct.): Yen's depreciation has significant effects

• Bank of Japan summary of Opinions from the October meeting

Japan Prime Minister Ishiba faces leadership vote in parliament today

• Despite his party, LDP, losing its majority in the October election he is expected to win

Newsquawk Week Ahead: US and China CPI, US Retail Sales, UK and Australian Jobs

• Next week, highlights include inflation data from US and China, as well as US Retail Sales. We will also see jobs reports from the UK and Australia. UK GDP will also be released, and so will GDP from Japan. On Central Banks, Banxico rate decision will be announced, and the BoJ SOO will be released, as will minutes from the ECB and Riksbank.

USDJPY Technical Analysis – Interesting reversal in the US Dollar

• The USDJPY pair has almost erased all the gains from Trump’s victory in a puzzling reversal. What could be behind the move?

Japan economy minister Akazawa expects private spending to increase with rising wages

• USD/JPY dribbling back down toward 152.75

Japan finance minister Kato: will take appropriate steps on excess FX moves

• Intervention comments

Japan fin min Kato says will closely monitor impact of Trump's policies on Japan's economy

• Japan finance minister Kato