The Western markets were closed for Good Friday, and USD/JPY moved only slightly, centered around the low-to-mid 142 yen range.
【4/18Market Overview
Tokyo time, USD/JPY shows little movement around 142.30 as many overseas players are absent due to Good Friday (the holiday of Holy Friday).142.30During European time, USD/JPY was subdued as major markets are closed for the Easter holidays.NYTime, with Good Friday causing holidays in Europe and Canada and the U.S. markets for stocks, bonds, and commodities closed, trading participants dwindled and USD/JPY remained slightly above 142 in the lower range. Furthermore, Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki and U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen are reported to be arranging a meeting in Washington on4/24.
【4/21Market View
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