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Japanese Yen firms as easing tensions weigh on USD before Fed, BoJ

USD/JPY edges lower on Monday and trades around 163.70 at the time of writing, down 0.09% on the day, as the US Dollar (USD) comes under pressure from improving risk sentiment following the latest geopolitical developments.

USD/JPY edges lower on Monday and trades around 163.70 at the time of writing, down 0.09% on the day, as the US Dollar (USD) comes under pressure from improving risk sentiment following the latest geopolitical developments.

Gold impact rationale

Rising rate-cut or dovish expectations reduce gold's opportunity cost.

  • Source: FXStreet news
  • 2026-07-27
  • rates

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