Flash: USD/JPY failed to capitalize on the slightly firmer UST yields - OCBC Bank

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - Emmanuel Ng of OCBC Bank notes that USD/JPY failed to capitalise on slightly firm US Treasury yields.

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“But the potential updraft from the FOMC minutes may see a test above the 100.60 resistance.”

“A sufficiently dovish BOJ today may also give the pair additional lift. With initial support seen at 100.00 in the near term.”

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