[MARKET UPDATE] USD/JPY sharply moves lower from 154.35 to 152.99 in a sharp move post the NFP rise, despite a lack of headlines; Note Japanese markets were closed overnight amid a domestic holiday

The sharp decline in USD/JPY from 154.35 to 152.99 appears to be a reaction to the recent NFP rise, despite no new headlines influencing the move directly.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 11 Feb 2026, 14:01 UTCOn the live feed at 13:41 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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13:55

WSJ's Timiraos says the January jobs report cements the Fed's extended pause on interest rates

13:53

BMW (BMW GY) is recalling vehicles from several models globally, Bild reports citing KFZ; 575k vehicles worldwide are affected.

13:41

[MARKET UPDATE] USD/JPY sharply moves lower from 154.35 to 152.99 in a sharp move post the NFP rise, despite a lack of headlines; Note Japanese markets were closed overnight amid a domestic holiday

13:30

US Nonfarm Payrolls Private (Jan) 172K vs. Exp. 70K (Prev. 37K, Low. 30K, High. 100K)

13:30

US Non Farm Payrolls (Jan) 130K vs. Exp. 70K (Prev. 50K, Low. -10K, High. 108K); Two-month net revisions: -17K (prev. -76K)

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Context

The Japanese market's closure for a holiday may have amplified volatility, suggesting that traders are adjusting positions without the usual liquidity. This could reflect shifting expectations around U.S. rates or risk appetite, given the broader context of the NFP report.

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