Instant view: Japan's yen jumps against the dollar after earlier plunge
Reuters
Published Apr 29, 2024 01:01AM ET
(Reuters) - The Japanese yen jumped suddenly against the dollar on Monday, with traders on high alert for signs of intervention by Japanese authorities to boost the currency that is languishing near 34-year lows.
The dollar fell sharply to 156.55 yen from as high as 160.245, and it was not immediately clear what was behind the move.
Traders are on edge for any signs of action from Tokyo to prop up a currency that has fallen 11% against the dollar so far this year.
Comments:
TONY SYCAMORE, MARKET ANALYST, IG, SYDNEY
"The move has all the hallmarks of an actual BoJ intervention and what better time to do it than other on a Japanese public holiday which means lower liquidity in USD/JPY and more Bang for the Bank of Japan's buck!"
KYLE RODDA, SEENIOR FINANCIAL MARKETS ANALYST, CAPITAL.COM
"My gut says it would have been more rapid and announced by the MOF if it was. But we'll have to see!"
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