通胀高企强化日本央行加息预期

Group 1 - The Japanese yen has depreciated against the US dollar for seven consecutive days, reaching a two-week low, with the latest USD/JPY rate at 153.0100, up 0.10% [1] - Japan's service industry inflation rose again in September, with the Producer Price Index accelerating from 2.7% in August to 3.0%, reinforcing expectations for a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BoJ) [1] - The new Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, is seen as a successor to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's economic policies, raising concerns about Japan's fiscal health and limiting aggressive bullish bets on the yen [1] Group 2 - Investors are cautious ahead of key meetings from the Federal Reserve (Fed) and BoJ, with short-term focus on resistance at 153.25 and support at 152.65 [2] - From a technical perspective, a sustained buy above the 153.25-153.30 range could trigger further bullish momentum for USD/JPY, potentially targeting levels up to 155.00 [3] - Immediate support is noted at the 152.65 level, with a potential drop below this level leading to further declines towards 152.00 and possibly 151.10-151.00 [3]