USD/JPY: US data could be offset by global uncertainty - BTMU

Analysts from The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, see a neutral bias in the USD/JPY pair, moving between 102.50 and 104.50 and explained that a good NFP report could not support USD amid global financial market uncertainty.

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“At the beginning of H2 FY16, foreign bond selling by Japanese investors is lower than at this time last year. Investors want to hold their foreign assets and not realize their gains at this stage. Many of them are cautiously watching to see the reality of QQE with yield curve control under the BoJ.”

“In the near term, the September nonfarm payroll report must be a trigger for the US dollar. Better non-farm payroll results might not support US dollar appreciation amid current global financial market uncertainty.”

“The recent JPY depreciation might be driven by large-scale foreign direct investments and JPY position unwinding. Those factors may continue to promote JPY selling, but they are unlikely to support an aggressive USD/JPY rise at this stage.”