[MARKET UPDATE] USD/JPY has retraced around half of the move seen at 04:45BST, with the pair now back at 156.75 after falling as low as 155.67 earlier

The retreat in USD/JPY indicates a notable correction after earlier volatility, suggesting traders may be taking profits or reassessing positions.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 4 May 2026, 05:06 UTCOn the live feed at 04:46 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Indian HSBC Manufacturing PMI Final (Apr) 54.7 vs. Exp. 55.9 (Prev. 53.9)

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Washington informed Israel that the ceasefire with Lebanon will remain in effect despite any developments with Iran, Al Jazeera reports citing Channel 12 sources

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[MARKET UPDATE] USD/JPY has retraced around half of the move seen at 04:45BST, with the pair now back at 156.75 after falling as low as 155.67 earlier

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[ANALYSIS] Iranian War Day 66: “Project Freedom” launched as diplomacy stalls and maritime risks escalate

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Joint Maritime Information Centre says "The maritime security threat level in the SoH remains critical due to ongoing regional military operations", UKMTO posts

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The move back to 156.75 could reflect a temporary stabilization or a broader market sentiment shift, impacting risk appetite and associated cross-asset flows. Watch for further developments that could signal whether this retracement is just a pause or the start of a more significant trend reversal.

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