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USD/JPY fell below 161 amid soft U.S. economic data showing rising jobless claims and contracting services activity. This shifted Fed rate cut expectations higher, weighing on the dollar. At the same time, remarks from Japanese officials warning of potential FX intervention added caution to the currency pair’s recent climb to multi-decade highs. Traders closely monitor the evolving dynamics between Fed policy and BoJ signals.

USD/BRL remains under pressure as Brazil’s real faces volatility ahead of key 2024 US economic data. Markets are closely watching Federal Reserve signals, US inflation, jobs reports, and Brazil’s monetary policy and fiscal outlook. Global risk sentiment and commodity prices also play crucial roles in shaping the currency pair’s trajectory. Stay tuned for developments.

Despite stronger-than-expected Q2 GDP growth in Australia, AUD/USD failed to gain traction as a hawkish Fed and rising US Treasury yields bolstered the US Dollar. Diverging rate expectations and risk-off sentiment continue to weigh on the Aussie’s outlook.