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Yen Firms As Kanda States Watching FX Moves With High Sense Of Urgency

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Headlines have crossed from Japan's currency chief Masato Kanda that the authorities are watching FX moves with a high sense of urgency. It was added that the authorities won't rule out any option if current trends persist. Recent FX moves have been speculative he added.

  • FX moves should reflect fundamentals and move in a stable manner. This rhetoric has been highlighted recently, but the comments above indicate that the level of concern around FX moves has risen.
  • This comes after USD/JPY hit fresh 2023 highs in Tuesday trade.
  • We have moved lower following these comments. A low for the session was reached at 147.40, versus opening levels at 147.72. We are back at 147.45/50 in latest dealings.

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