Key Takeaways:
- 💱 Japanese officials warn of potential intervention in currency markets
- 📈 USDJPY pair reaches 34-year high of 153.24 due to stronger dollar
- 📉 Pair retreats to around 152.84 after remarks from Finance Minister Suzuki
- ⚠️ Fear of intervention leads to some yen strength
- 💵 Higher U.S. interest rates expected to weigh on the yen
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- 💰 Japanese yen intervention threats are ongoing
- 📈 USDJPY is testing the 153 level
- 💸 Dollar surged after US CPI print, closing door for June Fed rate cut, leading to lower stocks and bonds
- 📈 Benchmark 10-year treasury yield peaked at 4.57%, sending USDJPY to new highs past 152
- 🛢️ Oil prices surged due to geopolitical risks, but Gold safety bid limited by larger yield move
- 💹 DXY index rose past 105 to YTD highs, affecting G10 currencies like AUD and NOK
- 🏦 ECB meeting next with potential dovish tilt for European markets
- 📉 US stock futures pointed lower following inflation fears, tech stocks mostly down except Nvidia
- ✈️ Delta Airlines kicked off Q1 earnings season with strong results, focus on bank earnings next
- 🛢️ Geopolitical tensions and imminent Iran attack led to oil price gains despite higher dollar post-CPI
- 📈 Treasuries saw biggest selloff since late 2022, 10-yr yield rose over 15bps
- 🔄 Macro events to watch: ECB Announcement, OPEC MOMR, China Inflation, US PPI
- 🧐 For all macro, earnings, and dividend events, check Saxo’s calendar
The Impact of Japanese Officials on Currency Markets
With Japanese officials warning of potential intervention in currency markets, the USDJPY pair reached a 34-year high of 153.24 due to a stronger dollar. However, the pair retreated to around 152.84 after remarks from Finance Minister Suzuki, causing some yen strength amid fear of intervention.
The higher U.S. interest rates expected to weigh on the yen further added to the uncertainty in the market. This move is not just yen weakness but a demonstration of US dollar strength as well. Investors should expect to hear more from Japanese officials as the situation unfolds.
In the broader market context, the USDJPY’s surge was also influenced by a variety of factors such as the US CPI print affecting the Fed rate cut outlook, leading to lower stocks and bonds. Additionally, the benchmark 10-year treasury yield peaked at 4.57%, pushing the USDJPY to new highs past 152.
Looking ahead, geopolitical tensions and imminent Iran attacks led to oil price gains despite a higher dollar post-CPI. Furthermore, the DXY index rising to year-to-date highs impacted G10 currencies like the AUD and NOK. As the ECB meeting approaches, there may be a potential dovish tilt for European markets, with US stock futures pointing lower following inflation fears.
Overall, the macroeconomic events to watch include the ECB Announcement, OPEC MOMR, China Inflation, and US PPI reports. For a comprehensive view of all macro, earnings, and dividend events, investors can refer to Saxo’s calendar.