USD/JPY 40-Year Highs in View as US Inflation, USD Take Center Stage

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USD/JPY 40-Year Highs in View as US Inflation, USD Take Center Stage

Source
Forexcom - https://www.forex.com/en-us/news-and-analysis/usd-jpy-40-year-highs-in-view-as-us-inflation-usd-take-center-stage/

Summary
For a while now my favored major pair for USD-strength is USD/JPY, and that remains in force as we trade into the second half of the year. At this point USD/JPY is on the verge of fresh 40-year highs and the next obvious waypoint along the way is the 165.00 handle that was last in-play back in 1986.

Trading notes
Public angle
- Why this matters: Explain what changed and why forex traders should care right now.
- Pairs to watch: Start with USDJPY, then add any secondary pairs affected by USD strength or weakness.
- Directional bias: Note whether this is initially supportive, bearish, or neutral for the impacted currency.
- Volatility plan: Note whether this looks like headline noise, a catalyst, or a momentum confirmation.
- Key level idea: Add the price zone, trend condition, or invalidation level you are watching.

Premium angle (optional)
- Trade setup idea: Describe the best if/then setup instead of a guaranteed call.
- Invalidation: State what price action or macro reaction would weaken the thesis.
- Risk/advisory notes: Note spread expansion, headline whipsaw, or standing aside conditions.

Editorial prompt
- Sell the article by answering: Why should a trader read this now instead of later?
- Timing context: Mention the release timing (Jul 13, 2026 3:04 PM) and whether follow-through or reversal risk matters.