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USD/JPY Surges Above 158 Amid US Yield Spike Concern

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The USD/JPY currency pair has climbed above 158 as the US yield surge revives concerns about the risk of intervention near 160. The move comes as a result of the recent increase in US interest rates, which has led to a stronger dollar and a weaker yen.

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The USD/JPY pair has been closely watched by investors as it approaches the 160 mark, which some consider to be a key threshold for potential intervention by the Bank of Japan or other regulators.

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