10.09.202502:44:45UTC+00Yen Holds Steady Ahead of US Inflation Data

The Japanese yen remained steady at approximately 147.3 per dollar on Wednesday, following significant fluctuations earlier in the week. Traders are now focusing on crucial US inflation data that could influence the Federal Reserve's policy decision in the coming week. Recent adjustments lowering US employment figures have bolstered expectations for a rate reduction by the Fed, with some investors anticipating a notable 50 basis point decrease. Meanwhile, in Japan, a private study highlighted that manufacturers' sentiment reached its highest point in over three years this September. This uplift was attributed to reduced trade uncertainties, which followed a tariff agreement with the United States. On the political front, the markets are evaluating the implications of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's resignation. His departure comes as a result of deepening divisions within the ruling party and increasing pressure after his defeat in the national elections late last year.