{"id":30351,"date":"2025-09-08T06:09:18","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T06:09:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/?p=30351"},"modified":"2025-09-08T06:09:18","modified_gmt":"2025-09-08T06:09:18","slug":"usdjpy-rises-amid-yen-turmoil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/sv-eu\/analysis\/usdjpy-rises-amid-yen-turmoil\/","title":{"rendered":"USDJPY Rises Amid Yen Turmoil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/sv\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/download-42-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19088\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/sv-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/download-42-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/sv-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/download-42-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/sv-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/download-42-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/sv-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/03\/download-42.png 1408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Points:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>USD\/JPY is up 0.52% at 148.163, with resistance building near the 148.20\u2013148.40 zone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The LDP leadership election, triggered by Ishiba&#8217;s resignation, may prompt yen weakening in the short term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>The Japanese yen continued its slide against the dollar early Monday, with USD\/JPY up 0.769 (+0.52%) to 148.163 as of 08:04 GMT. Traders are beginning to price in short-term instability following<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shigeru Ishiba\u2019s resignation, with Japan\u2019s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) now set to hold a leadership election on 4 October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Japan&#39;s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned, ushering in a potentially lengthy period of policy paralysis at a shaky moment for the world&#39;s fourth-largest economy <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wf7hO0nZCY\">https:\/\/t.co\/wf7hO0nZCY<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/jEhr3rD27y\">pic.twitter.com\/jEhr3rD27y<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Reuters (@Reuters) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Reuters\/status\/1964755546567069707?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 7, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The yen could weaken further as markets anticipate policy shifts depending on the incoming leadership. Political turnover typically raises <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Pr2FqNsUVl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">expectations for new fiscal stimulus<\/a> or shifts in monetary guidance, even if the <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9UyFtSgU5Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Bank of Japan (BoJ)<\/a> remains on its ultra-dovish course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, USD downside risks are beginning to surface, with markets still digesting <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/cPi1CqyU3r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">weaker US data<\/a> from last week and Fed commentary hinting at peak-rate positioning. This tempers expectations of a prolonged USD\/JPY rally above 149.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Technical Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>USD\/JPY is trading at <strong>148.16<\/strong>, up +0.52%, showing strength after rebounding from the <strong>147.88<\/strong> support zone. The chart highlights a clear recovery from the April low of <strong>139.88<\/strong>, with recent price action consolidating in a range between 147\u2013149.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"448\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/sv\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/image-8-1024x448.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-30352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/sv-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/image-8-1024x448.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/sv-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/image-8-300x131.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/sv-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/image-8-768x336.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/sv-eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/09\/image-8.jpeg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The moving averages (5,10,30) are tightening, which signals indecision, but the shorter MAs are slightly tilting upward, suggesting buyers may be regaining control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MACD is flat but hovering near the zero line, reflecting a pause in momentum after recent volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the pair remains supported above 147, with resistance around <strong>149\u2013150<\/strong>. A breakout above 150 would strengthen the bullish case, while a drop below 147 could trigger renewed weakness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Traders should also watch BOJ commentary and US yield movements, as both remain key drivers for yen volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Political Context and Forward Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The upcoming LDP vote injects short-term volatility risk into the yen. If the new leadership promises further economic stimulus or leans hawkish on structural reform, the JPY could find its footing again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, any ambiguity or populist leaning may push USD\/JPY higher on safe haven outflows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, traders must weigh Friday\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/charts\/consumer-price-index\/consumer-price-index-by-category-line-chart.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">US CPI release<\/a>, which could move the needle on Fed expectations. The inflation print will help determine whether the dollar resumes strength or pulls back after peaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Cautious Forecast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While political turbulence may weaken the yen further in the coming days, traders remain cautious ahead of this week\u2019s <strong>U.S. CPI report<\/strong> and Fed commentary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A weaker inflation print or dovish tone from policymakers could halt the dollar\u2019s rally, stalling USD\/JPY\u2019s advance. 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