The market thought it could be positive for the yen on expectations that a rise in rates could soon follow.

The current-account deficit is a risk for the dollar. It's difficult to justify buying the dollar until we get some more favorable economic data.

The dollar has reversed its course because concerns over an imminent end to the rate hikes have started to diminish. It is possible that the dollar will regain its strength to the level of late last year.

The dollar/yen could consolidate at the current level for a while.

The gap is widening. This is negative for the yen.

A high core inflation figure will be an incentive to further buy the dollar.

The end of quantitative easing is not positive for the yen at all, and the market is likely to find out in coming weeks time after having already bought the yen.

Strong figures will certainly re-ignite expectations of further Fed rate hikes.

Strong job figures will surely reinforce the view the U.S. economy remains robust enough for the Fed to head for further rate increases. The dollar will be strong.

Unlike past national elections, it seems swing voters in urban areas are supporting the LDP this time.