Asia FX Talk · USD/JPY below 154
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亚洲外汇评论 · 美元/日元跌破 154
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MUFG's Asia FX Talk highlights the yen's strengthening below 154 per dollar, its strongest since February, driven by positioning adjustments and BOJ tightening expectations. The report discusses Asian FX divergence, favoring KRW and TWD while cautioning on PHP, and forecasts USD/JPY to move towards the low 150s with BOJ hikes in September and January.
- Institution
- MUFG
- Published
- 09/08/2026
- Research topic
- Not explicitly stated
- Time horizon
- Not explicitly stated
Key arguments
- The yen's strength is due to positioning adjustments ahead of risk events and market pricing for faster BOJ tightening.
- CFTC data shows yen shorts were rebuilt post-intervention, but recent moves may reflect some reduction in shorts.
- Japan's foreign reserves fell 6.2% in August, with securities holdings down $87.8bn, indicating possible intervention.
- MUFG forecasts USD/JPY to head towards low 150s over time, with BOJ hiking in September and January.
- Positive on KRW and TWD; recommend adjusting stop loss/take profit on short USD/KRW to 1370.
- Negative on PHP longs; risk-reward favors short USD/PHP at current levels, though conviction is not strong.
- Oil prices near $100/bbl are a factor for PHP and Asian FX.
Key numbers
- USD/JPY level
- 154.36
- Japan foreign reserves decline
- -6.2% to $1,208bn
- Securities holdings decrease
- -$87.8bn to $839.6bn
- Brent oil price
- ~$100/bbl
- USD/KRW level
- 1346.95
- USD/PHP level
- 62.60
- Japan 2-year yield
- 1.840%
- Japan 10-year yield
- 2.912%
Main risks
- US-Iran conflict resolution could reduce oil prices and affect Asian FX.
- Geopolitical tensions may lead to market volatility.
- BOJ policy communication may deviate from market expectations.
- Intervention risks remain for JPY and other currencies.
- Economic data releases could trigger sharp FX moves.
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