USDJPY: Asian foreign exchange weakens, dollar rises, will interMost Asian currencies fell on Monday, while the dollar regained momentum as investors were cautious ahead of a series of signals on interest rates and inflation in the US this weekend.
Anticipation of some regional economic signals - particularly data on Japanese inflation and China's purchasing managers index - also has traders nervous, especially amid anxiety. Concerns are growing about slowing growth in the region's largest economies.
Japanese Yen fluctuates above 150, waiting for CPI data
The yen fluctuated slightly on Monday but remained just above 150 per dollar and remained near a three-month low.
This week focuses mainly on Japan's consumer price index (CPI) data for January, due on Tuesday. The data is expected to show core inflation is within the Bank of Japan's annual target of 2%, giving the central bank even less incentive to start tightening policy. books strongly.
This notion has put pressure on the yen in recent months, especially as US interest rates are likely to stay higher for longer. However, further declines in the yen were limited by the risk of government intervention, as levels above 150 have attracted intervention in the past.
PCE inflation, Fed signals are paying attention
The dollar index and dollar index futures both rose 0.1% in Asian trading on Monday, after posting their first weekly losses of 2024.
However, the greenback remains near a three-month high as many Federal Reserve officials warn that the bank is in no hurry to start cutting interest rates soon, especially as inflation remains subdued. High.
PCE price index data - the Fed's preferred inflation gauge - is expected to provide further inflation signals this week. Several other Fed officials are also expected to speak this week and may reiterate the outlook for higher interest rates for longer.
