USD/JPY Price Trends Higher Despite Fed and BOJ Differences

Mixed Factors are affecting the JPY, and at the same time propelling the USD/JPY. Also, this is happening while there was only a moderate request for the USD. The sudden increase in the United States Treasury bond production increases the Japan – United States differential. Consequently, this has burdened the Japanese Yen. Also, a huge difference in monetary policy between the two countries is assisting the major.

The Bank of Japan reiterated that it will keep adopting very mild monetary policies. While on the other hand, the Fed released hawkish remarks and this hints that the United States central bank will keep tightening its monetary policies. Furthermore, Fed Officials supported an increase in interest rates.

Economic Data Affecting USD/JPY Price

Having said that, indications of reducing inflation in the United States have caused investors to reduce their prediction of a 75 Fed rate increase, come September policy Gathering. The United States Consumer Price Index which was published on Wednesday showed that Consumer prices remains the same last month. Consequently, for the first time in 24 months, this is telling that inflation might have reached its highest. Furthermore, this increases the uncertainty concerning the portion of the coming rate increase by the Fed. This consequently influences the USD/JPY price

However, the United States Central Bank is anticipated to increase its standard interest rate by 50 basis points at the least, by next month. Also, the emergence of new buying on Thursday aids possible short-term increasing moves for USD/JPY. Traders are monitoring the preparatory Michigan United States Consumer Index and the United States yield. This will provide some direction to the major.

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