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USDJPYJGB and US Treasury Bond Yield Differential and Upcoming Fundamental Data . Current Bond Yields Overview Bond Type Yield (%) Notes Japan 10-year JGB ~1.24% to 1.55% Yields have risen slightly amid faster inflation in Japan (CPI around 3.5% YoY in April), highest in over a month. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) maintains a low policy rate (~0.5%) but is expected to tighten further due to inflation pressures. US 10-year Treasury ~4.5% US yields remain significantly higher, reflecting tighter Federal Reserve policy and stronger economic growth expectations. Yield Differential The interest rate differential between US and Japanese 10-year bonds is roughly 3.0% to 3.3% in favor of the US. This large spread reflects divergent monetary policies: the Fed’s tightening vs. BoJ’s cautious normalization amid inflation concerns. The differential supports USD strength versus JPY and underpins carry trade strategies borrowing JPY to invest in USD assets. Recent Trends in JGB Yields JGB yields, especially long-dated maturities (20-year, 30-year, 40-year), have surged to multi-decade or all-time highs (e.g., 20-year at ~2.55%, 30-year at ~3.14%, 40-year at ~3.6%) due to fiscal concerns and poor auction results. The 10-year JGB yield rose modestly by about 0.5 basis points recently, reaching around 1.24%–1.55%. Inflation pressures in Japan, with CPI rising faster than expected, are prompting expectations for further BoJ policy tightening this year. Upcoming Fundamental Data and Events to Watch Japan: Inflation data updates (CPI and PPI) expected to confirm ongoing upward pressure on prices. Trade data and export/import figures amid US-China trade tensions and tariff negotiations. Bank of Japan policy meetings and statements for clues on monetary tightening pace. G7 finance ministers’ summit discussions, including currency and fiscal policy coordination. United States: US Treasury auctions and debt ceiling developments influencing bond supply and yields. Federal Reserve statements and economic data (inflation, employment) guiding interest rate expectations. Fiscal policy updates, including government spending and debt outlook affecting bond market sentiment. Summary Aspect Japan (JGB) United States (Treasury) 10-Year Yield ~1.24%–1.55%, rising with inflation ~4.5%, elevated due to Fed tightening Yield Differential (US - JP) ~3.0% to 3.3% — Monetary Policy BoJ cautiously tightening, inflation rising Fed aggressively tightening Market Concerns Fiscal deficits, auction demand, inflation Debt ceiling, inflation, Fed policy Key Upcoming Data Inflation, trade, BoJ meetings, G7 summit Inflation, employment, Fed policy, auctions Conclusion The large yield differential between US Treasuries and JGBs reflects diverging monetary policies amid rising inflation in both countries but more aggressive tightening in the US. JGB yields have risen sharply, especially on the long end, due to inflation and fiscal concerns, but remain well below US levels. Upcoming inflation data, central bank meetings, and fiscal developments in both Japan and the US will be critical in shaping bond yield trajectories and the USD/JPY exchange rate in the near term.
by Shavyfxhub
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USD/JPY - H1 - Channel Breakout (17.05.2025) The Pair on the H1 timeframe presents a Potential Selling Opportunity due to a recent Formation of a Channel Breakout Pattern. This suggests a shift in momentum towards the downside in the coming hours. Possible Short Trade: Entry: Consider Entering A Short Position around Trendline Of The Pattern. Target Levels: 1st Support – 142.40 2nd Support – 140.17 🎁 Please hit the like button and 🎁 Leave a comment to support for My Post ! Your likes and comments are incredibly motivating and will encourage me to share more analysis with you. Best Regards, KABHI_TA_TRADING Thank you. Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis.
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by KABHI_TA_TRADING
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JPY/USD Weekly Chart – Bullish Triangle Breakout Pattern Forming🔍 Chart Pattern Breakdown: The chart is showing a symmetrical triangle pattern forming on the weekly timeframe of JPY/USD (Japanese Yen vs. US Dollar). This triangle is developing after a massive multi-year downtrend, which started all the way back in 2021. Such a triangle at the bottom of a trend often signals a potential reversal or a strong trend shift. Here's what's happening technically: 🔺 Triangle Formation (Consolidation Phase): Lower highs and higher lows indicate a clear symmetrical triangle. The price has been bouncing between these converging trendlines for months. This compression is like a spring — it’s storing energy and getting ready to break out. The triangle pattern is nearing its apex, which means a breakout is likely soon. 📉 Previous Trend Context: Before the triangle, the market had a strong bearish move — a downtrend that brought the pair into a major weekly support zone. This support zone (marked in light blue) around 0.0062–0.0063 has been tested and respected multiple times. 📊 Key Technical Zones: Support Zone: 0.0062 – 0.0063 — this is where price bounced and formed the base of the triangle. Resistance Zone / Triangle Top: Around 0.0071 – this is the upper boundary of the triangle. A breakout above this will confirm the bullish scenario. Target Area: 0.00829 – derived from measuring the height of the triangle and projecting it from the breakout point. Major BOS (Break of Structure): Once price breaks above the triangle and the BOS line, it confirms a shift from bearish to bullish structure. SL Zone: Stop loss area is just below the support zone at 0.00629 to protect against false breakouts. 🔁 Retest Setup: After the breakout, it's common to see a pullback to retest the previous resistance (now turned support). That retest often provides a high-probability entry for swing and position traders. If it happens — that’s your golden moment! 🎯 Trade Plan (Example for Education): Entry Criteria Value/Zone Breakout Entry Above 0.0071 (confirmed candle close) Retest Entry 0.0069 – 0.0070 (support flip) Stop-Loss (SL) Below 0.00629 Target (TP) 0.00829 ✅ Why This Setup Matters: Clear structure on the weekly chart. Multi-touch points on both trendlines = strong pattern. Support zone backing the triangle base gives extra conviction. A breakout from such consolidation patterns often results in sharp movements. Risk/reward ratio is highly favorable. ⚠️ Risk Management Reminder: Always trade with a plan, use a stop-loss, and don’t jump into the breakout blindly. Volume confirmation or retest confirmation will help increase the success rate. These kinds of setups are powerful, but only when approached with discipline. 🧠 Final Thoughts: This JPY/USD triangle on the weekly chart is a textbook example of potential bullish reversal from a major downtrend. It’s showing signs of a structural shift, supported by strong support, tightening price action, and the chance for a breakout to deliver a major upside move toward 0.00829. If you’re a swing or position trader, keep this on your radar. Momentum is building — don’t miss the move when the breakout hits. 📈🔥
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by GoldMasterTrades
USDJPY Channel Down rejection aiming for the 2024 Support.The USDJPY pair has been trading within a Channel Down pattern since the January 10 2025 High and right now is on its latest Bearish Leg, an outcome of the rejection near the 1D MA200 (orange trend-line). This has also been confirmed by the 1D MACD Bearish Cross and the next technical Support is on 139.600. By the time it gets tested, the price may also make contact with the 1W MA200 (red trend-line). Our short-term Target is 139.600. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ** Please LIKE 👍, FOLLOW ✅, SHARE 🙌 and COMMENT ✍ if you enjoy this idea! Also share your ideas and charts in the comments section below! This is best way to keep it relevant, support us, keep the content here free and allow the idea to reach as many people as possible. ** ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis. 💸💸💸💸💸💸 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇 👇
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by TradingShot
USD/JPY Bears Hit Back in a Big WayIt was a painful week for both USD and USD/JPY bulls as both markets retreated massively following four-week spurts of strength. In both, a Monday breakout in the prior week was soundly rebuffed, but it still seems as though USD/JPY is driving USD markets and the prospect of greater carry unwind can keep that as a force to be reckoned with. There could be repercussions if we see greater carry unwind, like what showed up in Q3 of last year when USD/JPY fell by as much as 13% while global equity markets sold-off aggressively. Of note from the weekly chart is the comparison between up and down weeks: When both USD and USD/JPY topped in January, the down weeks showed large moves and the up weeks far more tepid. This week has been another aggressive sell-off, which opens the door for that theme to continue. And on that front, the 140.00 level still presents as a massive spot of importance - and not just for USD/JPY but also USD and equity markets, as a break of that level indicates larger unwind of the carry trade which could serve as a de-leveraging event, globally. Notably, the long-term trendline of prior support has remained as resistance. With that said - be careful of chasing breakouts in USD/JPY, as there have been several traps on both sides of the pair this year, including that last trip down to 140.00 which reversed dramatically in the four weeks that followed, by more than 800 pips, trough to peak. - js
by FOREXcom
USDJPY Technical Analysis.This chart shows a 2-hour timeframe for the USD/JPY (U.S. Dollar vs. Japanese Yen) currency pair on FXCM. It represents a bearish trade setup with key elements marked: Entry Zone: Near 144.075 (current price level). Stop Loss: Placed at approximately 144.796 (red zone above the entry). Target (Take Profit): Set around 143.506 (green zone below the entry), marked with the target symbol. Expected Price Action: The red arrow indicates a potential upward move (false breakout or retracement), followed by the green zigzag indicating a downtrend continuation toward the target. Interpretation: The setup anticipates a short position—selling USD/JPY near current levels in expectation of a price decline. Risk-to-reward appears favorable, with a tighter stop loss compared to the potential downside. Would you like a combined strategy summary comparing both BTC/USD and USD/JPY setups?
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by XAUUSD_EXPERT_Team
USDJPY Will Move Lower! Short! Here is our detailed technical review for USDJPY. Time Frame: 1h Current Trend: Bearish Sentiment: Overbought (based on 7-period RSI) Forecast: Bearish The market is approaching a significant resistance area 142.577. Due to the fact that we see a positive bearish reaction from the underlined area, I strongly believe that sellers will manage to push the price all the way down to 141.626 level. P.S Please, note that an oversold/overbought condition can last for a long time, and therefore being oversold/overbought doesn't mean a price rally will come soon, or at all. Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis. Like and subscribe and comment my ideas if you enjoy them!
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by SignalProvider
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Yen Strengthens on Dollar WeaknessThe Japanese yen firmed to around 143.6 per dollar, heading for a weekly gain of over 1% as inflation data came in stronger than expected. Core inflation surged to 3.5%, its highest in more than two years, while headline inflation held at 3.6%, reinforcing expectations that the BoJ may maintain its tightening stance. The yen also benefited from continued dollar weakness tied to U.S. fiscal worries. Earlier, Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato denied discussing exchange rates with U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent at the G7 summit, dismissing rumors of joint currency intervention. USD/JPY faces resistance at 148.60, with further upside levels at 149.80 and 151.20. Key support lies at 139.70, then 137.00 and 135.00.
by ChartMage
USDJPY Will Explode! BUY! My dear subscribers, USDJPY looks like it will make a good move, and here are the details: The market is trading on 143.33 pivot level. Bias - Bullish Technical Indicators: Both Super Trend & Pivot HL indicate a highly probable Bullish continuation. Target - 143.66 About Used Indicators: The average true range (ATR) plays an important role in 'Supertrend' as the indicator uses ATR to calculate its value. The ATR indicator signals the degree of price volatility. Disclosure: I am part of Trade Nation's Influencer program and receive a monthly fee for using their TradingView charts in my analysis. ——————————— WISH YOU ALL LUCK
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by AnabelSignals
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USDJPY WEEKLY PLAN: Demand Zone Breakdown in Sight?USDJPY is approaching a critical support zone around 140.771, which has acted as a demand area multiple times in the past. However, the structure appears vulnerable, suggesting a potential bearish continuation. 📌 Main scenario: If price breaks and closes below 140.771, it could signal a shift in sentiment. Further downside could lead price toward the next support level at 132.147, and potentially the strong demand zone at 126.637. ⚠️ Watch for confirmation of a clean break. The current demand is "unfresh", increasing the likelihood of a deeper correction if buyers fail to defend it.
by RakyatTrader
USDJPY H4 I Bullish Reversal Based on the H4 chart analysis, the price is falling toward our buy entry level at 142.57, a pullback support. Our take profit is set at 143.57 a pullback resistance. The stop loss is placed at 141.69, below the 161.8% Fibonacci extension. Disclaimer High Risk Investment Warning Trading Forex/CFDs on margin carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. Leverage can work against you. Stratos Markets Limited (tradu.com ): CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 63% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Stratos Europe Ltd (tradu.com ): CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 63% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money. Stratos Global LLC (tradu.com ): Losses can exceed deposits. Please be advised that the information presented on TradingView is provided to Tradu (‘Company’, ‘we’) by a third-party provider (‘TFA Global Pte Ltd’). Please be reminded that you are solely responsible for the trading decisions on your account. There is a very high degree of risk involved in trading. Any information and/or content is intended entirely for research, educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute investment or consultation advice or investment strategy. The information is not tailored to the investment needs of any specific person and therefore does not involve a consideration of any of the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any viewer that may receive it. Kindly also note that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results. Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking or past performance statements. We assume no liability as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information and/or content provided herein and the Company cannot be held responsible for any omission, mistake nor for any loss or damage including without limitation to any loss of profit which may arise from reliance on any information supplied by TFA Global Pte Ltd. The speaker(s) is neither an employee, agent nor representative of Tradu and is therefore acting independently. The opinions given are their own, constitute general market commentary, and do not constitute the opinion or advice of Tradu or any form of personal or investment advice. Tradu neither endorses nor guarantees offerings of third-party speakers, nor is Tradu responsible for the content, veracity or opinions of third-party speakers, presenters or participants.
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by Tradu
USD/JPY Analysis: Bearish Bias with Multi-Market Confluence!📉 USDJPY Technical Breakdown – Yen Strength in Focus 📉 In this video, we take a close look at the USD/JPY, which is currently under pressure and trending to the downside 🔽. The bearish momentum is clear, but there are several key factors to consider before positioning ourselves for a potential short 📊. 🔍 First, it’s important to monitor the equity markets. If we start to see a pullback or sell-off in the stock indices 🏦📉, that could translate into further yen strength, adding weight to a USD/JPY short bias 💴💪. Another key piece of confluence is comparing the DXY (Dollar Index) 📈 with the JXY (Japanese Yen Index) 📉. This gives us deeper insight into the relative strength of each currency and helps confirm our directional bias before entering a trade ⚖️. 🔁 Coming back to the USD/JPY chart, we’re watching for a retracement into a Fibonacci point of interest, which could provide a high-probability area to enter a sell setup. If price reacts from that level and confirms with structure, we could have a clean opportunity for continuation 🔂🎯. ⚠️ This is not financial advice — always conduct your own analysis and manage risk accordingly.
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by fxtraderanthony
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