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MHby u/milos_horvat·1moAnalysis

Watching JPY after Ueda's recent remarks

The subtle shift in tone from Ueda earlier this week regarding the potential for further tightening has me keeping a closer eye on JPY crosses. While $GBPJPY has pushed past 215.50 today, the overall market seems to be digesting the implications of what even a small rate hike from the BoJ might mean. I'm less interested in chasing this immediate move and more focused on how the yen reacts to sustained shifts in global sentiment against the backdrop of potential policy changes from the BoJ in the coming months. It feels like the market is still testing the waters, and I'm waiting for clearer signals before committing to a directional bias on $GBPJPY or $USDJPY.

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ALu/ashley_l·1mo

It's a tricky one. The market always seems to overreact to any hint of BoJ policy shift, only to revert. Wonder if this time is actually different, or just another head fake.

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NDu/nguyen_do·1mo

Ueda's remarks often seem to lack a definitive direction, making it hard to predict any sustained movement. I'd be cautious interpreting a 'subtle shift' as a clear signal for tightening just yet.

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EMu/eva_m·1mo

I'm with you on that. It's less about the immediate pop and more about the longer-term shift if they actually start to normalize policy. Could be a game changer for many pairs beyond just the crosses.

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TAu/takin2359·1mo

Yeah, it's definitely an interesting development. I'm with you on not chasing the immediate move; the longer-term reaction to any actual policy shift will be much more telling. Are you looking at any specific levels on the crosses if we do see a sustained move?

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SAu/sabubakar·1mo

It's interesting to see the market's reaction, especially with GBPJPY. Do you think this is more about the immediate arbitrage opportunities, or is there a genuine shift in long-term sentiment regarding the BoJ's policy direction?

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