Group 1 - The Japanese yen ended a five-day weakening trend, supported by buying interest during the Asian session, but lacks sufficient upward momentum due to ongoing policy divergence between Japan and the US [1][2] - The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has been signaling hawkish policies, with committee member Kazuyuki Masu advocating for interest rate hikes to normalize monetary policy and maintain inflation stability near the 2% target [1] - Concerns about Japan's fiscal situation and the upcoming temporary House of Representatives election are keeping investors cautious, limiting the yen's upward potential despite increased demand for it as a safe-haven currency [2] Group 2 - The market's risk sentiment has cooled, enhancing the yen's appeal as a traditional safe-haven currency, but the sustainability of this rebound faces multiple constraints [2] - The divergence in monetary policy between Japan and the US is exacerbated by market speculation regarding the potential appointment of Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, impacting global liquidity expectations [1] - Technical indicators show that the upward momentum for the dollar against the yen is slowing, and if support levels are not maintained, a correction in the short-term trend may occur, indicating a lack of clear bullish confidence for the yen [2]