Economists at Credit Suisse still see significant upside potential for USD/JPY after the completion of a major base above the 2019 and 2020 highs at 112.23/40. A further boost to the pair is also expected if US Bond Yields rise.

Rising US Yields should support broad-based USD strength

“We maintain our bullish outlook and look for the current range to be resolved higher, ideally early in Q1 2022 for a fresh leg higher to challenge its long-term downtrend from April 1990, now at 116.85.”

“Whilst we would be alert to a fresh phase of consolidation at 116.85 we look for a conclusive break later in the year, with resistance seen next at the 118.61/66 highs of December 2016 and with the ‘measured base objective’ ultimately at 122.90/123.00.”

“Rising US Bond Yields should also support the case for further USD/JPY strength as we continue to see a positively correlated relationship.”