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Maybank analysts say that the USD/JPY breakthrough of 162 increases the risk of Japanese government intervention, with 162 being considered a key trigger level. Maybank analysts say it is unclear whether intervention is imminent or underway, and Japanese officials have issued warning statements. Maybank is monitoring the potential severe foreign exchange fluctuations that may accompany the intervention and points out that Japan's deposit and securities holdings far exceed the intervention expenditure of $74 billion. Maybank considers 162.00 as the recent pivot point, with 164.00 as the next resistance level after breaking through, and support levels at 158.00 and 155.00.