Sony Financial Analyst Warns of Potential USD/JPY Volatility Amid Market Closure

Sony Financial Group analyst Juntaro Morimoto has cautioned that the USD/JPY exchange rate might reach the 160 mark due to thin trading conditions during the Good Friday market closure. According to Jin10, Morimoto emphasized the risk of significant price fluctuations in a low liquidity environment if U.S. non-farm payroll data deviates from market expectations. On Friday morning, Japan's Finance Minister Satuki Katayama reiterated her stance on intervening in the foreign exchange market to support the yen. She highlighted the potential impact of forex volatility on daily life and the economy, stating, "We have consistently affirmed our readiness to take decisive action and pledge to protect what must be protected."