In the Tokyo market, USD/JPY remained near its lows, with the rebound limited. Falling U.S. 10-year Treasury yields triggered dollar selling, and the major currency pairs reportedly traded within narrow ranges.
In the Tokyo market on the afternoon of the 2nd, USD/JPY fell as low as ¥157.76 before rebounding to the ¥157.80s. The rebound was sluggish, and the market was generally in a wait-and-see mood.
The day's trading ranges were reported as ¥157.76–¥158.22 for USD/JPY, ¥177.39–¥177.79 for EUR/JPY, and 1.1231–1.1255 for EUR/USD.
Falling U.S. 10-year Treasury yields were cited as a factor triggering dollar selling. With some market participants viewing the available catalysts as largely exhausted, the foreign exchange market reportedly remained subdued.