USD/JPY Price Forecast: Profit-taking kicks in after fresh intervention warnings
The USD/JPY pair builds on the previous day’s breakout momentum beyond the 160.00 psychological mark, hitting a fresh high since July 2024 on Thursday.

The USD/JPY pair builds on the previous day’s breakout momentum beyond the 160.00 psychological mark, hitting a fresh high since July 2024 on Thursday.
Gold is fading its bounce from monthly lows of $4,510 set on Wednesday, as buyers lack conviction amid renewed haven demand for the US Dollar (USD)
Powell’s departure is probably the most troublesome end of a Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair, despite being the most resolute leader a central bank could have. Indeed, Powell could be labeled as conservative.
The Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest-rate decision is key for Gold’s price.
Despite the bearish double top pattern which seems to have completed, the price has been making a firm bullish consolidation above the support level at $76,975.
The USD/ZAR is near the 16.53200 ratio as of this writing, but day traders are reminded that South Africa is celebrating their Freedom Day holiday and Forex volumes for the Rand will be extremely thin.