Published: 2025-02-19T03:31:59.000Z
USD/JPY flows: JPY supported

FX Analyst
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BOJ's policy board member Takata says must hike rate more if economy moves in line with BOJ forecasts
Trump says U.S. may impose a 25% tariff on imported automobiles, pharmaceuticals and semiconductor chips by April 2
On Wednesday, we are hearing hawkish remark from BoJ's policy board member Takata and Trump suggesting new tariffs could be introduced by April 2. While it does not seem to dim the bidding interest in U.S. equities, these headlines arer good enough to also stimulate some JPY bids.
USD/JPY is down 0.% at 151.98.