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The Japanese yen steadied around 148 per dollar on Friday as traders awaited the Bank of Japan’s policy decision, where rates are widely expected to remain unchanged. Still, markets are pricing in a possible 25 basis point hike in October amid signs of resilience in the economy. Investors also weighed data showing Japan’s core inflation rose 2.7% in August, easing for the third straight month to the lowest since November 2024. Meanwhile, the yen declined about 1% over the prior two sessions as the dollar strengthened after the Federal Reserve signaled a less dovish stance than expected. Earlier this week, the Fed delivered a quarter-point cut and projected two more reductions this year, while flagging just one cut in 2026. Fed Chair Jerome Powell called the move a risk management step in response to labor market weakness, stressing there was no need to rush easing.

Japanese Yen Steadies Ahead of BOJ Decision

The dollar index steadied around 97.4 on Friday after rising for two straight sessions, as the Federal Reserve signaled a less dovish policy stance than markets had anticipated. Earlier in the week, the Fed delivered a widely expected quarter-point cut and projected two more reductions this year, while indicating just one cut in 2026. Fed Chair Jerome Powell framed the move as a risk management step amid a slowing labor market, stressing there was no need to rush easing. The greenback also found support after data showed new jobless claims fell last week, reversing the prior week’s spike. Elsewhere, the Bank of Canada cut rates while the Bank of England left policy unchanged. The dollar index is on track to finish the week little changed, erasing most of the losses from earlier in the period.

Dollar Firms Up as Traders Reassess Fed Outlook

Brent crude oil futures hovered around $67.5 per barrel on Friday, paring its second straight weekly gain, as renewed calls from US President Donald Trump for lower prices tempered supply concerns. Trump said he preferred cheaper oil over additional sanctions to pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine, easing fears of disruptions and partially offsetting the impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure earlier in the week. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected rate cut and signaled more easing ahead to cushion a weakening labor market. While looser policy could support fuel demand, investors remain cautious, interpreting the move as a sign of rising economic risks in a major oil-consuming nation. Adding to the mixed outlook, government data showed a sharp draw in US crude inventories last week, driven by strong exports, but also revealed distillate stocks at their highest since January, stoking fresh demand concerns.

Brent Trims Weekly Gain

WTI crude oil futures hovered around $63.6 per barrel on Friday, paring its second straight weekly gain, as renewed calls from US President Donald Trump for lower prices tempered supply concerns. Trump said he preferred cheaper oil over additional sanctions to pressure Russia to end the war in Ukraine, easing fears of disruptions and partially offsetting the impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure earlier in the week. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve delivered a widely expected 25 bps rate cut and signaled more easing ahead to cushion a weakening labor market. While looser policy could support fuel demand, investors remain cautious, interpreting the move as a sign of rising economic risks in a major oil-consuming nation. Adding to the mixed outlook, government data showed a sharp draw in US crude inventories last week, driven by strong exports, but also revealed distillate stocks at their highest since January, stoking fresh demand concerns.

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