USDJPY faces bearish pressure amid hawkish BOJ commentary and expectations for rate hikes by December 18–19, with a terminal rate of 0.75% by March. Political alignment eases constraints, and weakening yen combined with rising inflation and wage improvements creates urgency for tightening.
Key Levels: Support at 154.740 │ Resistance at 156.702 / 157.636
Investor Takeaway: Technical momentum aligns with tightening policy; bearish continuation favored with further downside potential.
