Neutral
USD/JPY retreats to 161.93 after US CPI data eases Fed rate hike expectations
The USD/JPY pair declined to 161.93 following the release of the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June, which showed a year-over-year increase of 3.5%, below the anticipated 3.8%. This softer inflation data led traders to reduce expectations for future Federal Reserve rate hikes. Despite the pullback, the yen remains near 40-year lows against the dollar, influenced by rising oil prices and Japan's heavy reliance on Middle Eastern crude imports.
Key points
- US CPI for June shows a 3.5% YoY increase, below forecasts.
- Traders adjust Fed rate hike expectations downward following CPI release.
- Rising oil prices and Japan's oil import dependence pressure the yen.
- USD/JPY remains near 40-year lows despite recent pullback.
Sources
- Japanese Yen rises as cool US CPI slashes bets on Fed rate hikesFXStreet · July 14, 2026
- USD/JPY Rally Faces Growing Intervention Risk Above 160Investing.com · July 14, 2026
- USD/JPY Price Forecast — Dollar-Yen (162.41) Melts Up to 40-Year Highs on Hormuz Shock, But Intervention Risk LoomsTradingNews · July 13, 2026
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