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USD/JPY news for September 14, 2026

USD/JPY has risen over 155.00 as the Japanese yen weakened at the start of a central bank-heavy week, with Fed and Bank of Japan policy meetings in focus amid rising inflation worries. Headlines point to rising risk aversion lifting the U.S. dollar and fresh turmoil shifting positioning around the dollar, while talk of a potential Fed tightening cycle is raising questions about how the BOJ may respond.

How the day unfolded

  1. USD/JPY is in focus as markets weigh rising inflation worries and upcoming Fed and BoJ meetings, with expectations beginning to shift against the US dollar. CFTC data showed a yen positioning reversal, while the yen edged lower against the dollar amid Middle East jitters. Goldman Sachs backing a 25bp Fed hike after CPI adds to the policy focus.

  2. The US Dollar/Japanese Yen is in focus ahead of upcoming Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan meetings, with rising inflation worries and speculation about a potential Fed rate hike after recent CPI data. Recent CFTC data shows a yen reversal, with speculators turning bullish on the yen for the first time since February, leading a broader positioning reset, while Middle East tensions have recently pushed the yen lower against the dollar. Expectations are beginning to shift against the US dollar, adding to uncertainty ahead of the central bank meetings.

  3. The US dollar/yen is in focus as investors await upcoming Fed and BoJ meetings amid rising inflation worries, with expectations beginning to shift against the US dollar. CFTC data shows a yen reversal leading a broader positioning reset, as speculators turned bullish on the yen for the first time since February, while Middle East jitters have contributed to the yen edging lower against the dollar.

  4. USDJPY is in focus as rising inflation worries and looming Fed and BoJ meetings drive market attention. The yen has risen nearly 4% this month, with CFTC data showing a yen-led positioning reset and expectations beginning to shift against the US dollar. However, the yen edged lower versus the dollar amid Middle East jitters, while Goldman Sachs backing a 25bp Fed hike after CPI and political demands for lower rates highlight competing rate signals relevant to the pair.

  5. The US dollar/yen is in focus ahead of upcoming Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan meetings, with inflation worries rising and Goldman Sachs backing a 25bp Fed hike after CPI. The yen has appreciated nearly 4% this month, and a CFTC report indicates a yen reversal is leading a broader positioning reset. Middle East jitters and Japan's central bank facing a pivotal moment on rates are also influencing the pair.

  6. The US Dollar/Japanese Yen is in focus ahead of upcoming Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan meetings, with inflation worries rising and expectations beginning to shift against the US dollar. The yen has gained nearly 4% this month, though it edged lower against the dollar amid Middle East jitters, and CFTC data shows a yen reversal leading a broader positioning reset. Goldman Sachs backs a 25bp Fed hike after CPI, which could force the BOJ's hand, as Japan's central bank faces a pivotal moment on rates.

  7. The yen has risen nearly 4% this month, leading a broader positioning reset, as markets focus on upcoming Fed and BoJ meetings amid rising inflation worries. Expectations for a Fed rate hike, backed by Goldman Sachs after CPI, could influence the BoJ's policy stance, while recent Middle East tensions have caused the yen to edge lower against the dollar.

  8. Ahead of the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan policy meetings, the USD/JPY is in focus amid rising inflation concerns and Middle East tensions. The yen has appreciated nearly 4% this month, leading to a broader positioning reset according to CFTC data, while expectations for the US dollar have begun to shift. These factors make the upcoming central bank decisions pivotal for the currency pair.

  9. USD/JPY is likely to trade sideways ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan policy meetings, with inflation worries and expectations of a new Fed tightening cycle in focus. The Japanese Yen has risen nearly 4% this month, but its further gains depend on BoJ guidance, while rising risk aversion from Middle East tensions has recently lifted the US Dollar. Additionally, expectations are beginning to shift against the US Dollar, influencing the pair's direction.

  10. USD/JPY is in focus as markets await the Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan policy meetings, with inflation worries cited as a backdrop. The pair has risen above 155.00, and the yen has weakened as rising risk aversion lifts the US dollar, though the yen is still up nearly 4% this month. Headlines also highlight the prospect of a new Fed tightening cycle and how that could affect the BOJ, keeping the upcoming policy decisions central to the instrument.

  11. The Japanese Yen weakened at the start of a central bank-heavy week, as markets focused on the upcoming Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan policy meetings amid rising inflation worries. The US Dollar strengthened on increased risk aversion, lifting USD/JPY above 155.00. Attention remains on the Fed's potential new tightening cycle and its implications for the BoJ.

  12. USD/JPY has moved above 155.00 as the Japanese yen weakened at the start of a central bank-heavy week, with rising risk aversion described as lifting the U.S. dollar. Focus is on upcoming Federal Reserve and Bank of Japan policy meetings amid rising inflation worries and discussion of a new Fed tightening cycle, with recent price action characterized as sideways ahead of the decisions.

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