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Nordea forecasts the USD/JPY pair to remain elevated due to persistent wide yield differentials between the US and Japan, alongside the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) continued accommodative monetary policy. While some gradual normalization of BoJ policy is anticipated, the bank emphasizes that these adjustments are unlikely to significantly weaken the Japanese Yen in the near term. The analysis highlights the critical role of interest rate differentials in shaping currency movements, with the US Federal Reserve's tighter monetary stance contrasting sharply against Japan's ultra-loose policy. For traders, this dynamic creates a structural bias favoring the USD against the JPY, particularly in carry trade strategies. Market participants should monitor BoJ's policy statements and US-Japan inflation data for potential shifts in the yield spread narrative.
