By Randolph Donney — Apr 19 - 02:35 PM
USD/JPY up 1.4% and near 129, highest since 2002, with no BOJ restraint
Odd 10-yr JGB yield trading above BOJ's 25bp caps proved fleeting
Even if the BOJ raised the cap, upside is limited nL2N2WH13K
April 2002's 129.15 EBS high and 130 big figure are nearby hurdles
MOF and BOJ angst re yen's dive yet to translate in actual support
Could be some tension at the G20 regarding the tumbling yen
Trade-weighted yen is now its weakest since 1972
Some see 135, by 2002's 135.20 peaks, as a make-or-break point
Japan trade data out Wednesday, still seen with a modest deficit
USD/JPY and crosses hugely O/B, but yen buys like catching a falling knife
Miles above 10-DMA on-close pivot point, last at 125.67
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Refinitiv IFR Research/Market Commentary