The yen is losing ground to the dollar | 01 October 2024

An event to look out for today:

17:00 GMT+3. USD - ISM Manufacturing Index

USDJPY:

The USD/JPY pair is building on an overnight good bounce from the 141.60 area, or near two-week lows, and gaining momentum for the second day in a row on Tuesday. The upward movement takes spot prices above 144.00 during the Asian session and is supported by a combination of factors.

The US Dollar (USD) is receiving support from Federal Reserve (Fed) Chairman Jerome Powell's relatively hawkish tone on Monday, which prompted investors to cut bets on another excessive rate cut in November. The Japanese Yen (JPY), on the other hand, remains on the defensive amid comments from Japan's new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who said that the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) monetary policy must remain accommodative to support the fragile economic recovery.

In addition, Ishiba said on Monday that he intends to call a general election for 27 October. Furthermore, bullish sentiment in global financial markets is undermining demand for the safe-haven Yen and serving as a tailwind for the USD/JPY pair. Bulls on the Japanese Yen remained on the sidelines after the Bank of Japan's September meeting released a summary of views that the central bank will adjust its accommodative stance if economic conditions improve.

In terms of economic data, Japan's unemployment rate fell more than expected to 2.5 per cent in August from 2.7 per cent in the previous month. In addition, the Bank of Japan's closely watched Tankan survey showed that sentiment among large Japanese manufacturers was stable in the three months to September, while sentiment among large non-manufacturers improved slightly. Nevertheless, this did not provide a boost to the Japanese Yen or the USD/JPY pair, supporting the outlook for further intraday gains.

Market participants now turn their attention to the economic agenda in the US, where ISM manufacturing PMI data and JOLTS job openings data will be released. These data, along with speeches of influential FOMC members, will stimulate demand for the dollar and create opportunities for short-term trading on the USD/JPY pair. In addition, important US macroeconomic releases scheduled for the beginning of the new month, including the Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report, should determine the next stage of directional movement.

Trading recommendation: Trade predominantly with Buy orders from the current price level

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