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Yen Steadies Ahead of Election: Inflation and Market Pressures Loom

Yen Steadies Ahead of Election

The Japanese yen held steady around 152 per dollar on Friday as investors braced for the country’s general election this weekend. The election outcome could lead to the coalition government losing its majority, raising political uncertainty. Such a scenario may further complicate the Bank of Japan’s plans for economic normalization as it faces increased pressure to manage both inflation and market expectations.

Economic data added to the mix of concerns, with Tokyo’s core inflation slowing to a six-month low of 1.8% in October, falling below the Bank of Japan’s 2% target. This drop, which signals weakening inflation trends, complicates the central bank’s efforts to achieve price stability while considering adjustments to its monetary policy.

Japan’s economy minister, Akazawa, noted that the weak yen has diverse effects on the economy but declined to comment on specific exchange rates. The yen’s decline past the 150 per dollar mark has raised concerns, with investors keeping a close watch for possible currency intervention by Japanese authorities.

In addition to domestic factors, the yen continues to face pressure from a strengthening U.S. dollar. Market participants are scaling back expectations of aggressive rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, further weighing on the yen’s value.

Adding to the uncertainty, speculation about a potential Trump victory in the upcoming U.S. presidential election has also influenced investor sentiment, further affecting the yen’s performance in the forex market.

 

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