BOJ Moves to Slow JGB Sell-Off, while Month-End is Making for Subdued Price Action in FX outside the Yen
Marc Chandler
July 31, 2023
Overview: The Bank of Japan took the market by
surprise with its adjustment of the cap on the 10-year yield before the
weekend, and then stepped in to buy the government bond as yields rose in
reaction today. The move helped lift the dollar to JPY142.50. from where it had
settled on Friday (~JPY141.15). The dollar is mostly softer, however, with …
BOJ Moves to Slow JGB Sell-Off, while Month-End is Making for Subdued Price Action in FX outside the Yen
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July 31, 2023
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