FX/BondsIMPORTANTSeptember 7 at 04:09 AM

[MARKET UPDATE] USD/JPY falls below 155.00 as energy prices weigh on yields in recent trade, down to 154.60 at worst vs 155.55 at 09:00BST

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USD/JPY dropped below 155.00 to an intraday low of 154.60, driven by energy price pressures, shifting sovereign yields, and strengthening Bank of Japan rate hike expectations.

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[MARKET UPDATE] USD/JPY falls below 155.00 as energy prices weigh on yields in recent trade, down to 154.60 at worst vs 155.55 at 09:00BST

What do investors think?

Today's market highlights

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokespeson says the deal with Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz will be registered soon. Hope parties will not prevent the implementation of the understanding. Qatar's delegation was present within Iran on Sunday.

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