Free Trial

CROSS ASSET: USDJPY targets the 149.00 handle

CROSS ASSET
  • The Yen remains under some early pressure, US Yields have been supportive of the USDJPY, with some spillovers helping the GBP, EUR to their respective highs against the JPY.
  • The Dollar is actually mixed now across G10s, Yen is the worst performer down 0.22% and looking to test the 149.00 handle.
  • At the other end of the spectrum, the NOK is the best performer, up 0.22%.
  • Some Market participants are still eyeing potential risk towards the 150.00 handle, but good resistance is seen around the ~149.50 level, printed a 149.55 high Yesterday.
  • Looking at the US Tnotes, TYZ4 is back at pre US IJC/CPI level.
  • In 10yr Yield, it is moving back towards 4.10%, although it did break through that level on the Volatile price action Yesterday., managed a 4.1158% high.
126 words

To read the full story

Close

Why MNI

MNI is the leading provider

of intelligence and analysis on the Global Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange and Energy markets. We use an innovative combination of real-time analysis, deep fundamental research and journalism to provide unique and actionable insights for traders and investors. Our "All signal, no noise" approach drives an intelligence service that is succinct and timely, which is highly regarded by our time constrained client base.

Our Head Office is in London with offices in Chicago, Washington and Beijing, as well as an on the ground presence in other major financial centres across the world.
  • The Yen remains under some early pressure, US Yields have been supportive of the USDJPY, with some spillovers helping the GBP, EUR to their respective highs against the JPY.
  • The Dollar is actually mixed now across G10s, Yen is the worst performer down 0.22% and looking to test the 149.00 handle.
  • At the other end of the spectrum, the NOK is the best performer, up 0.22%.
  • Some Market participants are still eyeing potential risk towards the 150.00 handle, but good resistance is seen around the ~149.50 level, printed a 149.55 high Yesterday.
  • Looking at the US Tnotes, TYZ4 is back at pre US IJC/CPI level.
  • In 10yr Yield, it is moving back towards 4.10%, although it did break through that level on the Volatile price action Yesterday., managed a 4.1158% high.