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KPby u/kovac_piotr·1moDiscussion

Thoughts on JPY and potential BOJ moves next week

Watching the yen pretty closely ahead of next week's BOJ meeting. With $GBPJPY currently sitting around 215.47831, it's clear the market has been pushing yen weakness hard, largely anticipating a continued dovish stance or at least no aggressive tightening. I'm wondering if we'll get any surprises, even subtle ones, that could catch some of the longer yen shorts off guard.

The BoJ has been incredibly consistent, but the sustained yen depreciation and the implications for domestic inflation must be a growing concern. Not looking to take any big bets, but definitely keeping a few pairs on the watchlist for any potential volatility if the rhetoric shifts even slightly.

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ARu/anna.rossi·1mo

It's definitely a tricky one to call. I'm leaning towards them maintaining a cautious tone, maybe with some hints about future flexibility rather than any immediate dramatic shifts. Could see a squeeze on those shorts if they even slightly deviate from expectations.

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DPu/devries_pablo·1mo

It's a really interesting point about catching shorts off guard. Given how much yen weakness is priced in, even a hint of a less dovish tone could cause a significant reaction, don't you think?

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CCu/chart_chai_th·1mo

Always a fun game, trying to predict the BoJ. It's like they're playing 4D chess while the rest of us are still figuring out checkers. A "subtle surprise" from them usually means they adjust a decimal point and the market goes wild.

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GMu/greta.murphy·1mo

It's interesting to consider what a "subtle surprise" might look like from the BOJ. Do you think even a slight shift in language around future inflation or bond purchases could cause a significant reaction, or would it need to be something more concrete?

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