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Japan and US Prepared to Intervene Again if Yen Declines, Says Former BOJ Official
Former Bank of Japan official Takeuchi asserts that the recent joint intervention by the US and Japan has effectively deterred market speculation regarding a continued decline of the yen. He predicts that both countries will act again if the yen weakens further, highlighting the importance of maintaining credibility in currency policy.
Takeuchi emphasizes the symbolic significance of recent US-Japan currency intervention.
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Former Bank of Japan official Takeuchi asserts that the recent joint intervention by the US and Japan has effectively deterred market speculation regarding a continued decline of the yen. He predicts that both countries will act again if the yen weakens further, highlighting the importance of maintaining credibility in currency policy.
Takeuchi states that the latest joint effort by the US and Japan was effective in countering market expectations of a one-sided decline in USD/JPY. He remarked, "The fact the US stood behind Japan and took action has a huge symbolic meaning." He noted that there are no constraints preventing Japanese authorities from intervening in the market. Takeuchi advised that hedge fund managers should refrain from betting on USD/JPY at this time.
He acknowledged that while the intervention serves as a deterrent, the long-term direction of USD/JPY will still be dictated by fundamental economic factors. Unless the US employs unconventional tools such as currency swaps or operational measures from the Federal Reserve, the potential for further intervention may be limited.
Takeuchi anticipates that USD/JPY will trade within a range of 155 to 162. He suggested that if the yen remains stronger than 160 per dollar for an additional week, it may establish that level as a near-term bottom, prompting a potential upward movement in the currency.
He reiterated that should the yen show signs of further decline, both Japan and the US will likely intervene again. He cautioned that the US risks losing credibility if it allows the yen to weaken again after its recent involvement, suggesting that the risk of a significant depreciation of the yen has decreased considerably.
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Global: 93 · Market: 100 · Urgency: 60 · Confidence: 90 · Bullish
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- USD — Bullish (67) · USD leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
- JPY — Bullish (67) · JPY leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
- Bonds — Bullish (67) · Bonds leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
- Forex — Bullish (67) · Forex leans bullish based on headline/body drivers.
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- FX: Price snapshot pending · T-15m / T0 / T+15m / T+60m
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