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Feb 16, 2026
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LONG
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The Yen has strengthened below the 153 level. PM Takaichi won a strong mandate and is meeting the BOJ Governor. The political stability (Takaichi's mandate) removes friction for the BOJ to proceed with rate hikes. Nakao notes the Yen is fundamentally undervalued and that the BOJ must consider exchange rate stability alongside inflation. Angrick notes fiscal and monetary policies are aligned. LONG JPY (vs USD). US economic data re-accelerating, widening the yield spread again. |
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