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      USD/JPY Faces Intervention Risks Amid Japan's Holiday and Thin Liquidity

      The USD/JPY currency pair is currently trading around 157, following a decline of approximately 2% in the Japanese yen last week. This drop occurred despite the Bank of Japan (BOJ) raising its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25%. The rate hike has not alleviated concerns among traders, as two dissenting votes from members appointed by former Minister Takaichi and a lack of urgency from BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda regarding future tightening have left the market uncertain about the pace of further rate increases.

      On the other hand, the U.S. dollar remains strong, bolstered by a more hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve, which has raised expectations for another rate hike in October. This support for the dollar is evident in the USD/JPY chart, which has rebounded since dipping below the 153.00 level earlier this month. The pair recently surpassed the 155.00 mark and the 50.0 Fibonacci retracement level at approximately 156.64, with the next significant resistance level at around 157.52.

      Japan's holiday this week complicates trading conditions, as Japanese markets are closed, resulting in thinner liquidity that could amplify price movements. Authorities in Japan have previously intervened during holidays, as seen in May when the Ministry of Finance purchased yen as part of a ¥11.7 trillion intervention. While levels around 158 or 160 are not automatic triggers for intervention, the speed of any movement towards these levels could prompt a response from Japanese officials, especially if volatility increases significantly. Analysts at MUFG anticipate that while the USD/JPY may continue to rise in the near term, gains could be limited as the pair approaches the 160.00 mark.

      © 2026 KLEA News. All Rights Reserved. This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not offered or intended to be used as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

      Source: KLEA News

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