USD/JPY consolidates near 157.00 as Hormuz risks, Fed bets support USD

The USD/JPY currency pair is consolidating around the 157.00 level, influenced by heightened geopolitical risks in the Hormuz Strait and expectations surrounding Federal Reserve monetary policy. The risk appetite in the market is being shaped by these geopolitical tensions, which tend to bolster the safe-haven appeal of the USD. Consequently, the JPY is under pressure as investors seek the relative safety and yield of the dollar. Traders will be particularly focused on upcoming U.S. economic data releases, such as inflation figures, which could further influence Fed interest rate expectations and impact the USD/JPY dynamics.

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