TREE NEWS reports: Rabobank says the yen’s recent strength without apparent official intervention suggests markets are pricing in changes in Japan’s fundamentals. Domestic inflation signs from wage data, corporate participation in semiconductor supply chains, and equity reform-driven economic resilience support the currency. The bank turned constructive on the yen medium-term, pulling forward its 148 per dollar forecast from 15 months to 12 months.
Rabobank: Yen May Hit 148 per Dollar in 12 Months
AI take
Rabobank's revised yen outlook signals a shift in market perception, where currency strength is now tied to structural domestic factors rather than intervention. This matters for traders and corporates exposed to USD/JPY, as it implies a potential repricing of Japan's economic trajectory. The open question is whether wage momentum and supply-chain participation will sustain the yen's support, or if external pressures like US policy will counter this trend. Watch for further validation from economic data.
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