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Japanese Yen surrenders a major part of its intraday gains to a multi-week top against the USD.

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The Japanese yen relinquished much of its intraday strength on Wednesday, pulling back from a multi-week peak against the US dollar. Early gains had positioned the yen as a standout in Asian trading, buoyed by investor caution and a broadly weaker greenback. However, shifting market sentiment eroded its momentum by the afternoon session.

Initial strength in the yen was fueled by renewed concerns over slowing global economic growth, which prompted investors to seek safe-haven assets. At the same time, the US dollar faced pressure from softer Treasury yields and speculation that the Federal Reserve could soon pause its tightening cycle. These factors combined to propel the yen to its strongest level in several weeks.

USD/JPY 1-D Chart as of January 16th, 2025 (Source: TradingView)

Despite the yen’s early rally, traders noted a sharp reversal as risk appetite returned to equity markets. Investors shrugged off earlier fears, emboldened by solid corporate earnings reports in the United States and better-than-expected data from the Eurozone. This shift in sentiment led to a late-session rebound in the dollar, dragging the yen lower.

Analysts remain divided on the yen’s outlook, with some predicting further strength in the event of a prolonged US dollar weakness, while others highlight risks tied to Japan’s accommodative monetary policy. For now, the yen’s pullback reflects a market still grappling with global uncertainties and shifting economic narratives.

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