Bearish
NZD/JPY declines to 89.46 as Japan's rate hike looms
NZD/JPY has fallen to 89.46, its lowest level since February, ahead of the Bank of Japan's anticipated rate hike to 1.25% on Friday. This move is expected to reduce the attractiveness of carry trades involving the yen, leading to a decrease in demand for the New Zealand dollar.
Key points
- NZD/JPY drops to 89.46, lowest since February, as BoJ rate hike nears.
- Speculators shift from net short to net long yen positions in a week.
- Carry trade dynamics change with BoJ's rate hike to 1.25%.
Sources
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