Yen Under Pressure After Takaichi's Remarks. Forecast as of 04.02.2026

When the government makes herculean efforts to lower the USD/JPY exchange rate, its leader's attempt to pontificate on the advantages of a weak yen puts an end to those efforts. Let's discuss this topic and make a trading plan.Major Takeaways Sanae Takaichi stressed the advantages of a weak yen. Carry traders are pushing USD/JPY quotes higher. The Bank of Japan is in no haste to lower rates. Long positions on the USD/JPY pair opened at 153 can be increased.Weekly Fundamental Forecast for YenJapa