Gold Research

Japanese Yen softens after Fed leaves rates on hold

The USD/JPY pair posts modest gains near 163.50 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on a hawkish hold from the US Federal Reserve (Fed).

The USD/JPY pair posts modest gains near 163.50 during the Asian trading hours on Thursday. The US Dollar (USD) strengthens against the Japanese Yen (JPY) on a hawkish hold from the US Federal Reserve (Fed).

Gold impact rationale

Rising rate-hike or hawkish expectations increase gold's opportunity cost.

  • Source: FXStreet news
  • 2026-07-30
  • rates

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