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美元指數受非農數據衝擊 日元再破162.7 日本擬拋售美債 人民幣上半年漲逾3%

美元指數受非農數據衝擊 日元再破162.7 日本擬拋售美債 人民幣上半年漲逾3%

Key Questions

How did the weak June jobs report affect the dollar?

The soft payrolls data lowered Fed hike bets, pushing the dollar lower and shifting focus to upcoming CPI prints.

What record low did the yen reach?

The yen broke below 162.7, hitting its weakest level since 1986, despite BOJ rate hikes failing to curb carry trades.

What is Japan's plan regarding its US Treasury holdings?

Japan is considering changes to foreign reserve management that could involve selling up to $1.3 trillion in US Treasuries.

How has the renminbi performed in the first half of 2026?

The renminbi rose more than 3% in the first half, reaching a three-year high near 6.78, though analysts expect two-way volatility ahead.

What risk does the market see around US holidays for yen intervention?

Traders are watching for potential US holiday-timed intervention by Japanese authorities given the yen's extreme weakness.

How are Iranian sanctions evasion tactics affecting de-dollarization?

Details of Iran's use of China's financial system to bypass sanctions have reinforced de-dollarization trends.

What is Standard Chartered's outlook for the dollar under a soft-landing scenario?

Standard Chartered expects the dollar to trade in a range with an overweight stance on EM USD debt.

Why are foreign investors increasing holdings of Chinese bonds?

China's assets are seen as increasingly decoupled from global markets, offering diversification benefits amid renminbi strength.

6月非農僅5.7萬大幅低於預期,Fed加息押注下降,美元走弱,市場焦點轉向CPI。日元再破162.7創1986年新低,BOJ加息仍難阻套利,市場關注美國假期干預風險。日本擬改進外儲管理方式,可能拋售1.3萬億美債。伊朗通過中國金融系統規避制裁細節曝光,去美元化再獲驗證。人民幣上半年漲逾3%創三年新高至6.78,但下半年預計雙向波動。渣打展望認為軟著陸下美元可能區間震盪,超配新興市場美元債。路透分析中國資產與全球脫鉤,成為多元化工具。非農後美元短期承壓但中期支撐尚存,各貨幣基本面分歧,套保案例有參考價值。

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Updated Jul 8, 2026