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Japanese Yen Short Covering Raises the Stakes for USD/JPY

Published Jul 13, 2026 5:48 PM Last refreshed Jul 18, 2026 7:18 AM Source: Forexcom Event Time: Jul 13, 2026 5:48 PM
Imported headline
Japanese Yen Short Covering Raises the Stakes for USD/JPY

Source
Forexcom - https://www.forex.com/en-us/news-and-analysis/japanese-yen-short-covering-raises-the-stakes-for-usd-jpy/

Summary
Japanese yen volatility has returned as traders unwind record short positions ahead of US CPI. With USD/JPY testing major resistance below 163 and intervention risks lingering, futures positioning suggests gains may become harder to come by.
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