USD/JPY Live Chart
US Dollar vs Japanese Yen, a major safe-haven pair.
About this pair
USD/JPY is deeply tied to risk appetite. The Japanese Yen strengthens during global uncertainty as investors seek its safe-haven status. Bank of Japan intervention risk and US Treasury yield differentials are the pair's primary drivers. It is highly liquid and often used by carry traders borrowing in low-rate Yen to invest in higher-yielding assets.
Key characteristics
Typical spreadLow (0.1–0.5 pips)
VolatilityModerate
Best sessionTokyo / NY sessions
Trader suitabilityAll levels
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