In New York trading, USD/JPY briefly rose to the 158.50 level, setting a new high for the day. Views are spreading that the rise in UK gilt yields following the Bank of England's rate hike supported an increase in US Treasury yields.
In early New York trading, USD/JPY continued its gradual rise and briefly set a new high for the day at the 158.50 level. UK gilt yields rose after the Bank of England's rate hike, apparently supporting an increase in US Treasury yields and creating buying pressure on the dollar.
The market was displaying 158.49 as the USD/JPY rate, and USD/JPY continued to trade near its high.