Group 1 - The USD/JPY exchange rate has risen to 151.5300, reflecting a 0.52% increase, driven by optimism surrounding US-China trade negotiations and delayed expectations for a Bank of Japan interest rate hike [1] - Bank of Japan officials believe there is no urgent need to raise the benchmark interest rate next week, despite the economy moving towards achieving price targets [1] - The central bank will closely analyze economic data and other factors before making a final decision on policy adjustments, with recent developments in financial markets being particularly influential on the yen's impact on inflation [1] Group 2 - Technical analysis indicates that if the USD/JPY price breaks above 151.00, it could further rise to the 152.00–152.25 range and potentially extend to the 153.00 supply area [2] - Short-term support for the USD/JPY is around 150.50, with a potential drop below this level testing the psychological barrier of 150.00 and further support at 149.40 and 149.00 [2] - Technical indicators show a bullish short-term trend, with positive signals from the RSI and MACD on both hourly and daily charts, although attention should be paid to resistance and support levels [2]