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Japanese yen remains under pressure,dovish stance and low interest rates

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The Japanese Yen slipped further, hovering near a one-month low against the US Dollar as markets anticipate Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda’s upcoming speech. The pair traded around 148.80 during Wednesday’s session, reflecting ongoing pressure on the Yen amidst sustained market doubts about significant policy adjustments from the BOJ. Investors remain focused on the central bank’s ultra-loose monetary policy, which has dampened the Yen’s appeal against its global counterparts.

The Yen’s recent downturn has been exacerbated by widening yield differentials between Japan and the United States. As U.S. Treasury yields climb on expectations of sustained Federal Reserve hawkishness, the BOJ’s adherence to its negative interest rate policy widens the gap. This dynamic has increased speculative positioning against the Yen, fueling concerns about further depreciation if BOJ rhetoric remains unchanged.

In broader markets, sentiment toward risk-off assets has further weighed on the Yen. Traditionally a safe haven, the currency has seen muted demand as investors lean toward the USD amid global uncertainties. Upcoming commentary from Governor Ueda will be closely scrutinized, though analysts largely anticipate a reaffirmation of dovish policy stances in light of Japan’s subdued inflation environment and sluggish wage growth.

The immediate focus remains on any shifts in language from BOJ leadership that might signal a future policy pivot. However, many analysts suggest that the central bank is likely to stay its course for now, prioritizing economic stability over aggressive monetary tightening. This dovish outlook may keep the Yen under pressure in the near term, particularly as markets price in further Fed rate moves.

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