By Martin Miller — Jun 14 - 05:45 AM
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BOJ ramps up bond buying to defend yield cap nL1N2Y1028
Its resolve for low interest rates keep yen in downtrend despite jawboning
USD/JPY peaked at its highest level since 1998 on Mon, when spot hit 135.22
Though the fall in global equities, rise in risk aversion, saw a relapse
Mkt still stretched nr-term, but expect bigger gains eventually nL1N2Y10GH
Downside likely limited, given Japanese importer and others solid demand
USD/JPY has seen a 133.88-134.82 range on Tues, according to EBS price data
EUR/JPY's 30/60-day long correlations with USD/JPY remain well above +0.50
The two currency pairs close in the same direction more often than not
Daily Chart: Click here
Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary