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Japanese Yen Forecast: Will USD/JPY Break 150? BoJ Rate Hike Speculation Eases
On Monday, October 7, the USD/JPY will be under the spotlight, with the Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) in focus. Economists expect the LEI to drop from 109.3 in July to 107.4 in August. Will a lower LEI further soften BoJ rate hike expectations? A drop in the LEI could signal a softer outlook for the Japanese economy. The LEI reflects key economic indicators, including business and consumer sentiment. A weaker economic outlook could reduce investor expectations of a Q4 2024 Bank of Japan rate hike, supporting a USD/JPY move toward 150. Other economic data, including the Coincident Economic Index, could ... (full story)