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Recent polls indicate a growing risk of the LDP and its coalition partner, Komeito, becoming a minority coalition party in Japan. This has raised concerns about political stability and its potential effects on the Bank of Japan’s (BoJ) monetary policy decisions. If the LDP coalition were to lose to the opposition, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CPDJ), we could see a shift in fiscal spending and a delay in BoJ interest rate hikes.
As a result, traders are closely monitoring the USD/JPY pair, which recently returned to 151. The currency pair’s movement is likely to be influenced by election polls, with a potential move towards 152.5 if the LDP coalition appears to be losing its majority. Conversely, the USD/JPY could drop below 150 if the LDP coalition is set for a comfortable win.
In addition to political developments, traders should also keep an eye on the US housing sector, as weaker demand for existing homes could signal trouble for the economy. A slowdown in the housing sector could impact consumer confidence and spending, potentially leading to fluctuations in the USD/JPY pair. Should existing home sales disappoint, we could see the USD/JPY drop below 150.5 on expectations of Fed rate cuts. On the other hand, positive data from the housing sector could push the USD/JPY towards 152, indicating a strong US economy.
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