By Randolph Donney — Mar 03 - 01:45 PM
USD/JPY found support right at the 200-HMA for second time in 3 sessions
Fri's 135.81 low on EBS came before mostly bullish ISM services data
But the two-year low, albeit still high, prices paid weighed on rebound
With Fed hikes priced 90bp above Feb's lows, making new highs is harder
Same may be said of USD/JPY w 200-DMA rising toward key 137.45-46 hurdles
Uptrend remains intact but may need help from NFP & CPI on Mar. 10/14
BoJ meets on Mar. 10, but incoming leadership is on policy pause for now
Despite rising core Japanese inflation and BoJ's YCC contortions
Fed meeting is on March 21-22, with at least a 25bp hike expected
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Source:
Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary