## USD/JPY Rallies to 159.15: Political Shifts and Policy Divergence Fuel Yen's Decline
The USD/JPY exchange rate has surged to 159.15 during early Asian trading on Wednesday, marking its strongest position since July 2024. This rally highlights a critical divergence in policy directions between Japan and the United States that traders are now actively pricing into currency markets.
### The Political Catalyst Behind JPY Weakness
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly considering calling an early general election in February, according to Reuters. Currency strategists view this po