JPY Maintains its Position: Overview for December 18, 2023

<div><img width="360" height="360" src="https://blog.roboforex.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/USDJPY_11-360×360.jpg" class="attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="USD/JPY analysis today" style="margin-bottom: 15px;" decoding="async" loading="lazy" /></div><p>The <a href="https://roboforex.com/beginners/info/charts/forex/usdjpy/" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c="40" title="USD/JPY">USD/JPY</a> pair remains under downward pressure.</p>

<p>The Japanese yen, in tandem with the US dollar, exhibits resilience on Monday, with the current USD/JPY exchange rate holding at 142.19.</p>

<p>All eyes are now on the upcoming December meeting of the Bank of Japan scheduled for this Tuesday. While monetary policy is expected to remain unchanged, there is a lively discussion among investors about the potential for a hawkish shift in 2024. The current condition of Japan's economy doesn't necessarily warrant alterations in the BoJ&rsquo;s monetary policy framework. However, uncertainties persist, with <a href="https://blog.roboforex.com/blog/2019/11/07/economic-indicators-the-basis-for-forex-trading-strategy/" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c="94" title="Economic Indicators">economic indicators</a> pointing to a fragile state marked by declining <a href="https://blog.roboforex.com/blog/2022/06/30/what-is-inflation-reasons-and-consequences/" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c="220" title="Inflation">inflation</a>.</p>

<p>The most likely scenario involves a change in rhetoric by April.</p>

<p>In addition to the evident factors and macroeconomic indicators, the Bank of Japan is keeping a close eye on wage parameters, a crucial aspect to monitor.</p>

<p>New nuances in monetary comments are expected to emerge as early as tomorrow, signaling a gradual shift towards a spring reversal in fiscal trends.</p>

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