
BOJ March Meeting Raises Yen Intervention Fears Above 159
USD/JPY surging past 159 ahead of BOJ's March 18-19 meeting has sparked intervention concerns. With rate holds expected, direct market action becomes increasingly likely.
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USD/JPY surging past 159 ahead of BOJ's March 18-19 meeting has sparked intervention concerns. With rate holds expected, direct market action becomes increasingly likely.

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Bank of Japan maintains rates steady on March 18-19, but surging USD/JPY above 159 resurrects intervention concerns and threatens sharp yen volatility on policy rhetoric.

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