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USD/JPY Slides as Yen Strengthens Post-Election, Intervention Risks Loom

February 13, 2026, 12:00 AM147 words8 sourcesAI-Generated · Reviewed by editorial team
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USD/JPY Slides as Yen Strengthens Post-Election, Intervention Risks Loom

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The USD/JPY pair has been consistently declining, trading below 153.00, driven by a strengthening Japanese Yen following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's election victory and her expansionary fiscal policy agenda. This policy is anticipated to boost economic growth and allow the Bank of Japan (BoJ) greater flexibility for potential rate hikes. Renewed verbal intervention from Tokyo has further supported the Yen. Analysts at Scotiabank and OCBC highlight narrowing US-Japan yield spreads and easing intervention urgency respectively, both contributing to a bearish outlook for USD/JPY. While the US Dollar's strength and potential Federal Reserve caution offer some restraint, the consensus leans towards continued Yen appreciation. OCBC forecasts USD/JPY at 149 by the end of 2026. The market is closely watching for further intervention, though its immediate urgency appears to have diminished. The Yen's shift from a funding to an investment currency remains contingent on a more hawkish BoJ stance.

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