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JPY Weekly · USD/JPY: Will there be a third intervention?

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日元周报 · 美元/日元：是否会有第三次干预？

MUFGupdated 10/17/2026
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MUFG's JPY Weekly analyzes the sharp yen appreciation against the dollar, driven by expectations of BOJ rate hikes and dovish Fed commentary. The report presents a forecast range of 153.00–158.00 for USD/JPY, highlighting the potential for further downside if key US data disappoints, while noting the authorities' vigilance against excessive moves.

Institution
MUFG
Published
09/07/2026
Research topic
forecast · USDJPY · levels
Time horizon
1 week · next week · medium-term · current · past week · ongoing
USDJPY · USDJPYUSD · DXY

Key arguments

  • Yen strengthened as BOJ rate hike expectations rose, reinforced by comments from officials and policy board members.
  • Dollar weakened due to fading Fed rate hike expectations and softer US economic data.
  • Market intervention is not the main driver of recent yen gains; overseas investors and options demand played a key role.
  • Attention turns to upcoming US jobs report and CPI, which could determine whether USD/JPY breaks below 155.
  • Japanese authorities remain on high alert, but a break below 155 could shift focus toward 150.

Key numbers

USD/JPY forecast range
153.00-158.00
Weekly decline (Sept 2-3)
around 5 yen
USD/JPY low at time of writing
below 155.50

Main risks

  • If US jobs report and CPI data are strong, Fed rate hike expectations could revive and underpin the dollar.
  • If BOJ signals a smaller rate hike or delays, yen gains could reverse.
  • Risk of intervention if yen moves too rapidly, which could cause sharp volatility.

Corresponding source evidence

  1. USD/JPY: 153.00～ 158.00 · 1 week
  2. A weak jobs report could intensify downward pressure on the dollar and push the USD/JPY below 155, which has been viewed as an important level since the intervention during the Golden Week holidays. · next week
  3. If the USD/JPY breaks below 155, the medium -term focus could shift down toward 150. · medium-term

Conditions / invalidation

  • If the upcoming jobs report is weak
  • If the pair breaks below 155
  • If yen moves become disorderly

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Cross-institution comparison · USDJPY

Institution / reportPublishedDirectionSource-checked targetHorizon
MUFGJPY Weekly · USD/JPY: Will there be a third intervention?09/07/2026Bearish—Not stated
ING THINKfx daily inflation versus ai overbuild story dominates10/16/2026Neutral—Not stated
Saxo BankThe FX Trader The USD and risk sentiment a bit different now10/15/2026Bearish—Not stated
Saxo BankMarket Quick Take - Risk sentiment crumbling US treasuries a safe haven10/15/2026Bearish—Not stated

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