USD/JPY rebounds to near yearly peak after sharp intraday swing
The US dollar strengthened against the Japanese yen after a volatile New York session, with USD/JPY reversing early losses to hover near its highest levels of the year. Traders weighed shifting risk sentiment alongside developments in US trade policy, keeping the currency pair firmly in focus across the forex market.
USD/JPY has extended a steady advance since an April low, climbing roughly 1,300 pips. While questions around Japan’s policy stance continue to influence yen sentiment, recent US tariff adjustments and exemptions—effectively concentrating rates around the mid-teens—have been a key driver of dollar strength. The legal outlook remains a wildcard: a potential court decision that overturns the most recent tariff package could add uncertainty, prompt fresh policy tools, and, counterintuitively, sustain momentum in the pair if markets anticipate continued experimentation.
Intraday price action echoed equities. The pair fell sharply at the US open before fully retracing losses as risk appetite improved, with major stock indices also rebounding. The move underlines USD/JPY’s sensitivity to cross-asset flows and broader risk conditions as traders position around trade policy headlines and global growth dynamics.
Key Points – USD/JPY trades near its highest level of the year after a full intraday rebound – The pair has risen about 1,300 pips from its April trough – US tariff recalibrations and exemptions have supported US dollar strength versus the yen – A potential court ruling on the latest tariff framework could elevate volatility and shape next steps in trade policy – Price action tracked equities, sliding early in New York before a complete recovery, highlighting risk-sensitive trading behavior
