USD/JPY: Discussions on intervention and Dollar liquidity – ING
USD/JPY Returns to Intervention Territory Amid Global Turmoil
Chris Turner from ING highlights that the USD/JPY exchange rate has once again entered the range where Japanese authorities may consider intervening, especially as worldwide disruptions and rising oil prices persist. While he believes a joint intervention between the US and Japan is improbable, Turner cautions that any such coordinated action could cause a significant drop in USD/JPY. Policymakers are likely to pay close attention to the psychologically important 160 level as they monitor dollar liquidity.
Authorities Monitor Key Exchange Rate Thresholds
According to Turner, the USD/JPY pair is now solidly within the zone where foreign exchange intervention is possible. The current debate centers on whether the recent global shocks reduce the likelihood of Japanese intervention, or if discussions about a coordinated oil release might increase the chances of joint US-Japan action. However, he suggests that the prospect of such collaboration remains remote.
If coordinated intervention were to occur, Turner estimates that USD/JPY could decline by three to five major figures, accompanied by a surge in short-term market volatility.
He also notes that unless there are clear indications of an imminent increase in oil supply, the environment will remain unfavorable for effective FX intervention or for a lasting correction in USD/JPY.
Turner points out that the 160 mark for USD/JPY and the 1500 level for USD/KRW are crucial psychological barriers for local officials. These thresholds represent the market’s best chance of seeing a substantial influx of dollars in the near future.
(This report was produced with assistance from an AI tool and subsequently reviewed by an editor.)
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