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12 February 2025,02:20

Trade Of The Day

USD/JPY Advances as Yen Declines Across the Board

12 February 2025, 02:20

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Fundamental Analysis

* Yen Meltdown: The Japanese yen has depreciated against the dollar, pulling back from a two-month high due to weak economic data from Japan and growing concerns over potential U.S. tariffs. The Ministry of Finance reported that Japan’s Current Account balance fell sharply to 1,077.3 billion yen, down from November’s 3,352.5 billion yen. In addition, speculation that Japan could be targeted by U.S. trade tariffs added further pressure on the yen. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, President Trump announced plans for a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports but did not specify which countries would be affected. He also indicated that additional reciprocal tariffs, aligning with each country’s existing rates, would be revealed midweek and quickly enforced, according to Reuters.

Technical Analysis

* Technical Breakout: USDJPY was traded higher while currently testing near the resistance level 153.650. MACD which illustrate bullish bias signal suggest the pair to likely extend its gains after it breaks above the level.

* Resistance and Support: If the bullish momentum persists, there’s a strong likelihood that the price will potentially head towards the level 155.550 after it breach above the level 153.650. Conversely, a potential reversal is also to be expected and the price could head back towards 151.750.

Potential Risks

Looking ahead, traders will turn their attention to key U.S. inflation indicators, including CPI, PPI, and Retail Sales. Additionally, the market will keep a close watch on Trump’s policy agenda and its potential effects on the global economy.

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Monitoring

Stay updated on US and Japan data, global market updates, central bank updates and any shifts in the US Dollar’s strength by following PU Xtrader’s financial news page.

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