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"Are our economic policies correct or incorrect? Are there any alternatives? We will clarify these points through this election."
- Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (based on MarketWatch)
Pair's Outlook
The Japanese yen strengthened against the American dollar for the first time since Monday, as comments from Japan's Finance Minister pushed the USD/JPY cross down. The pair has even surpassed a strong support line around 118 and neared the next one at 117.26. Nevertheless, this move looks like a short-term correction, meaning that the Yen will continue depreciating in the nearest future and may return above the 2007 Oct high during next 24 hours.
Traders' Sentiment
Both market sentiment and pending orders were little changed from yesterday, as bulls continue to hold a majority in both situations. Right now 52% of opened positions are long on US currency, while 72% of orders in 100-pip range are bullish as well.
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