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<ul><li>Like we mentioned in the first positioning watch of the year, holders of risk-assets have entered a slightly more cautious stance, and the classic risk aversion dynamics seem to be back as inflation expectations have been on the rise yet again since December.</li><li>The Fed now find themselves at an interesting crossroads as the inflation battle may turn out more difficult than anticipated, but the gifts have already been handed out, and markets are again pricing the Fed to be the most dovish central bank in 2024 (mispricing of central banks are apparently a market speciality).</li><li>The chart below is also a clear proof of the market’s inability to be forward-looking.</li></ul>

Like we mentioned in the first positioning watch of the year, holders of risk-assets have entered a slightly more cautious stance, and the classic risk aversion dynamics seem to be back as inflation expectations have been on the rise yet again since December.The Fed now find themselves at an interesting crossroads as the inflation battle may turn out more difficult than anticipated, but the gifts have already been handed out, and markets are again pricing the Fed to be the most dovish central bank in 2024 (mispricing of central banks are apparently a market speciality).The chart below is also a clear proof of the market’s inability to be forward-looking.

Positioning Watch – How are markets positioned in inflation?

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<li>Fundamental weakening bias in Yen has returned with BoJ unlikely to exit loose policy as inflation has cooled and sustainable economic growth remains uncertain.</li>
<li>Dollar also looks stronger as economic data from the US has shown a rebound in inflation as well as an unexpectedly strong economy.</li>
<li>Yen likely to maintain weakening trend, barring intervention. However, it may face resistance as it approaches November lows.</li>
</ul>


Fundamental weakening bias in Yen has returned with BoJ unlikely to exit loose policy as inflation has cooled and sustainable economic growth remains uncertain.
Dollar also looks stronger as economic data from the US has shown a rebound in inflation as well as an unexpectedly strong economy.
Yen likely to maintain weakening trend, barring intervention. However, it may face resistance as it approaches November lows.


Mint Macro Roundup: Barring BoJ Intervention, Will Yen to Tank to New Lows?

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<ul><li>While the January data round for the US got off to a poor start yesterday, with a much weaker than expected Empire Manufacturing Survey, the USD barely flinched.</li><li>Higher US yields and supportive comments from the Fed’s Waller—who at the very least sounded in no rush to cut rates—helped keep the USD supported.</li><li>The USD is firmer today but has edged off earlier highs versus the majors. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

While the January data round for the US got off to a poor start yesterday, with a much weaker than expected Empire Manufacturing Survey, the USD barely flinched.Higher US yields and supportive comments from the Fed’s Waller—who at the very least sounded in no rush to cut rates—helped keep the USD supported.The USD is firmer today but has edged off earlier highs versus the majors. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

FX Daily - Weak Risk Mood Adds to USD Support

<ul><li>The USD is stronger on the session and the DXY is finally showing signs of breaking out of the range that has held the major currencies since the US jobs report ten days ago.</li><li>US Treasury yields jumped 6bps as trading restarted after Monday’s holiday. Meanwhile, global equity markets are trading defensively.</li><li>Rising yields and weak risk appetite appear to have sparked a major reaction in the currency market today, with caution around the 11ET comments due from Fed Governor Waller, a hawk, perhaps adding to the lift under the USD. </li></ul>Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

The USD is stronger on the session and the DXY is finally showing signs of breaking out of the range that has held the major currencies since the US jobs report ten days ago.US Treasury yields jumped 6bps as trading restarted after Monday’s holiday. Meanwhile, global equity markets are trading defensively.Rising yields and weak risk appetite appear to have sparked a major reaction in the currency market today, with caution around the 11ET comments due from Fed Governor Waller, a hawk, perhaps adding to the lift under the USD. Content is external broker report sourced from online content aggregator through publicly available sources and is displayed below for general informational purposes only. Refer full disclaimer below.

FX Daily - USD Jump Pressures Post-NFP Ranges

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<li>Many economists expect the Bank of Japan, after systematically refusing to adjust its extremely loose monetary policy will be the only country to raise interest rates in 2024.</li>
<li>If the Bank of Japan decides to raise interest rates, at the same time, global tightening momentum wanes, betting on a stronger yen is a sure thing.</li>
<li>But with inflation dropping, the Manufacturing PMI below 50, consumer spending and real wages declining, the window for tighter monetary policy is closing rapidly, and hence a long yen position.</li>
</ul>


Many economists expect the Bank of Japan, after systematically refusing to adjust its extremely loose monetary policy will be the only country to raise interest rates in 2024.
If the Bank of Japan decides to raise interest rates, at the same time, global tightening momentum wanes, betting on a stronger yen is a sure thing.
But with inflation dropping, the Manufacturing PMI below 50, consumer spending and real wages declining, the window for tighter monetary policy is closing rapidly, and hence a long yen position.


Japan Taking a Trip Down Tightening Lane? Sure!

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