USD/JPY was soft in European markets, with yen buying continuing. EUR/JPY fell to the mid-¥176 range, leading declines across the yen crosses.
During European trading, USD/JPY generally moved in a range of ¥156.85 to ¥157.26, with reports pointing to dollar weakness. Market participants are focused on the strength of yen buying, and some observers say this is limiting corrective moves.
At the same time, EUR/JPY traded between ¥176.21 and ¥176.66, falling to the mid-¥176 range. Reports say the decline in EUR/JPY is driving declines across the yen crosses.