August 19, 2024 at 04:14AM
We haven’t heard much out of Japan today:
Japan Machinery orders for June 2024: 2.1% m/m (expected +1.1%)
Japan’s LDP will hold its leadership election on September 27
The USD has weakened across the major FX board, but its against JPY that is most notable.
On Friday USD/JPY fell towards 147.50. After trading above 148.00 in early Asia USD/JPY has now extended its down draft to lows just above 147.00. ..
There is no obvious smoking gun, apart from the continuation of the downtrend since 149.
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.