USD/JPY Eyes 120 Psychological Level After Fed Chair Powell Firms Up Rate Hike Bets

USD/JPY Eyes 120 Psychological Level After Fed Chair Powell Firms Up Rate Hike Bets https://www.dailyfx.com/forex/fundamental/daily_briefing/daily_pieces/asia_am_briefing/2022/03/21/USDJPY-Eyes-120-Psychological-Level-After-Fed-Chair-Powell-Firms-Up-Rate-Hike-Bets.html USD/JPY is eying the 120 psychological level after the currency pair hit a fresh 2022 high as US stocks fell after hawkish commentary from Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell firmed up rate hike…

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USD/JPY Eyes 120 Psychological Level After Fed Chair Powell Firms Up Rate Hike Bets

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