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July 3, 2026

Asia FX Talk

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The Japanese Yen strengthened following softer-than-expected US non-farm payrolls and suspected intervention by Japanese authorities. The market remains wary of further unannounced intervention tactics by the Ministry of Finance.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Softer-than-expected US non-farm payrolls data and suspected Japanese FX intervention have supported the Yen.
  • 2.Japanese authorities may shift to non-telegraphed FX intervention tactics to effectively deter speculative bets.

Table of Contents

  • Market Highlights
  • Ahead Today
  • INDICATIVE RATES 2-Jul-2026
  • FOREIGN EXCHANGE

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Authors

Michael Wan

Securities

USDJPY

Themes

FX InterventionLabor Market Data

Regions

Asia PacificUnited StatesJapanSouth Korea