The Japanese economic docket reveals that consumer price index (CPI) inflation remained stubbornly high through June, despite government measures to curb prices. This has raised the possibility of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) tightening monetary policy. However, BOJ policymakers are cautious and prefer to analyze more data to ensure sustained growth in wages and inflation before making any changes to the yield control policy. Reports indicate that there is no consensus within the central bank, making the decision a close call. Nevertheless, recent reports suggest that the BOJ may lean towards maintaining its yield curve control (YCC) strategy in the upcoming policy meeting.
With Japanese inflation staying above the BOJ's target, there have been speculations about the central bank potentially abandoning its yield curve control program, a move that could strengthen the yen.
On the other side, the US dollar has made a sharp recovery from 15-month lows ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting, leading traders to seek safe-haven assets. The market remains uncertain about whether the Fed will signal a pause in its rate hike cycle despite the expectation of a 25 basis points interest rate hike.
As we shift our focus to the upcoming week, all eyes are on high-impact economic features from both the US and Japanese economies that could significantly impact the USDJPY market.
USDJPY Technical Analysis:
In this video, we conduct an in-depth technical analysis of the USDJPY chart, carefully examining the current market structure. Our primary focus is on the key level of 142.000, which will serve as our center of focus ahead of the upcoming week. As price action remains within this zone, it becomes an area of interest that could lead to choppy consolidation before a clear direction emerges. The market's reaction around the 142.000 area at the beginning of the new week will heavily influence the trajectory of price action in the days to come.
Join me on this journey as we explore potential trading opportunities using trendlines and key levels. Be sure to stay connected to my channel, follow my updates, and actively engage in the comment section as we navigate the dynamic USDJPY market together.
Wishing you the best of luck as you chart your course in the USDJPY market this week. Get ready for an exhilarating experience filled with valuable insights and exciting trading opportunities!
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