Yen near 40‑year low, intervention stance firm

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [BUSINESS] 22 sources

   Japan and United States coordinate yen intervention to curb currency slide

   Japan and the U.S. jointly intervened in the yen market, spending ¥8.45 trillion, prompting a >1 % rise to ¥157 per dollar, the first such coordination since 2011.

2. 7 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 8 sources

   Japanese yen slides to 40‑year low against the dollar

   The yen fell past ¥163 per dollar, its lowest since 1986, due to interest‑rate gaps, a strong dollar and structural issues, with limited impact from recent government intervention.

3. 9 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   U.S. Treasury flags yen volatility, Japan readies intervention

   The U.S. Treasury’s semi‑annual report called excessive yen swings undesirable, prompting Japan’s finance minister Katayama to say Tokyo stands ready to intervene as the yen hits a 40‑year low.

4. 11 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 46 sources

   Japanese yen slides to 40‑year low near 163 per dollar

   The yen fell to ¥163 per dollar, a 40‑year low, prompting Japan’s finance minister to vow intervention and the U.S. Treasury to urge further BOJ rate hikes amid oil‑price and geopolitical pressures.

5. 15 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Japanese yen near 162.5 per dollar sparks intervention watch

   Yen at ~162.5 per dollar amid Tokyo holiday liquidity thinness fuels intervention watch; resistance at 162.45, support at 162.27.

6. 20 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 16 sources

   US dollar weakens as softer CPI data cools Fed hike expectations, keeping yen near 40‑year lows

   Dollar slides after soft June CPI, lowering Fed hike odds; yen stays near 40‑year lows as Middle‑East tensions lift oil and spur intervention hopes.

7. 21 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 3 sources

   Japan Finance Minister Katayama's GPIF remarks spark yen, bond rally

   Japan Finance Minister Katayama urged pension funds to boost domestic investment, prompting a yen rally, falling bond yields and a rise in the Nikkei on July 10.

8. 21 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 8 sources

   Japan says no immediate GPIF overhaul but eyes greater domestic investment

   Japan’s finance minister urges more domestic investment by GPIF, but sources say no immediate allocation overhaul; market rally fades as speculation on gradual shifts and higher alternative‑asset caps continues

9. 23 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 13 sources

   Japan urges GPIF to repatriate funds, boosting yen and lowering bond yields

   Japan’s finance minister urged GPIF to boost domestic asset holdings, lifting the yen, lowering JGB yields and sparking market debate over the impact of large‑scale capital repatriation.

10. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Federal Reserve July Meeting Crucial for Small‑Cap Stocks as AI Fuels Record Q2 Market Gains

    The Fed’s July meeting will heavily influence leveraged small‑cap stocks, while U.S. markets posted record Q2 gains on AI‑driven earnings growth despite sticky inflation.

11. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 35 sources

    Kevin Warsh’s Fed debut shows split over inflation and AI‑driven price pressures

    In his first Fed meeting, Kevin Warsh kept rates steady but minutes showed a split over inflation risks from AI, energy shocks and tariffs, with many members eyeing at least one hike in 2026; market odds for a

12. 26 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japan's Weak Yen Lures Tourists While Food Outlets Feel Cost Pressure

    Japan’s record‑low yen boosts tourist dining deals, yet rising food costs force bento shops and ramen restaurants to limit portions and confront record bankruptcies.

13. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japanese Yen Forecast Revised as Household Spending Rises

    Storbanken revised its yen forecast as Japan's household consumption rose in May, hinting at shifting economic trends.

14. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources

    U.S. dollar steadies as yen hovers near 40‑year low

    The dollar steadied after a weak June jobs report, while the yen lingered near a 40‑year low around 162 per dollar, prompting intervention concerns.

15. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources

    Goldman Sachs predicts yen will drop to 165 per dollar

    Goldman Sachs cuts its yen forecast to 165 per dollar as the currency hits 162, its weakest since 1986; hedge funds hold record short positions, fueling global carry‑trade concerns.

16. 29 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources

    Global markets slip as US payroll miss lowers Fed hike odds, boosting gold, silver and ringgit

    US payrolls miss cuts Fed hike odds, pushing the dollar near two‑week lows, while gold, silver and Malaysia’s ringgit rally, and the yen stays near a 40‑year low.

17. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japan Finance Minister Katayama signals readiness to intervene in yen market

    Japan's finance minister says the government will act as needed to support a weak yen, citing close talks with the U.S. and a recent ¥11.73 trillion intervention, while no specific threshold is disclosed.

18. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japan's Yen Weakness Triggers Intervention Speculation

    Japan's yen fell to a 40‑year low near ¥162/$, sparking speculation of a silent, surprise intervention as traders hedge against further weakness.

19. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japan's Yen Plummets to 40-Year Low, Prompting Global Market Alarm

    The Japanese yen fell to its weakest level since 1986 against the dollar, sparking panic in global markets and raising expectations of a large‑scale Japanese intervention and carry‑trade fallout.

20. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japan's Yen Crisis Deepens, Seeking Economic Anchor in India

    Japan's yen hits a 40‑year low, spurring a shift toward India for economic diversification as interest‑rate gaps and short‑selling keep pressure on the currency.

21. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japanese yen falls to 162 per dollar as policy shifts and oil price rise weigh

    The yen slid to about 162 per dollar, its biggest drop in 40 years, after the BOJ lifted rates to 1% and Japan unveiled a $2.3 trillion investment plan, while the dollar weakened ahead of U.S. payroll data.

22. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 10 sources

    Japanese yen hits 40‑year low as authorities shift to surprise intervention tactics

    The yen hit a 40‑year low of ¥162.66/$ as Japan moves to unsignaled, ambush‑style interventions targeting short sellers, after spending a record ¥11.7 trillion on earlier moves.

23. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japanese yen falls to 40‑year low against the dollar, prompting possible intervention

    The yen slid to a 40‑year low (~162.4 per dollar) prompting Japan to signal possible market intervention, while the strong dollar also pushed Hungary’s forint down to about 312.6 per dollar.

24. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japanese yen slides to 40-year low versus US dollar

    The yen dropped to a 40‑year low of around ¥162 per dollar as strong US rates, oil price spikes and rate differentials pressure the currency, prompting talk of Japanese government intervention.

25. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 42 sources

    Japanese Yen hits 40‑year low against the dollar, sparking intervention talks

    The yen dropped to a 40‑year low near 162 per dollar, prompting Japan’s finance minister to warn of possible intervention; analysts see the 162‑165 range as the next trigger point.

26. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Australian Dollar Holds Near 0.69 Amid US‑Iran Talks and RBA Minutes

    AUD/USD steadied near 0.6895 as traders weighed US‑Iran negotiations and the RBA’s hawkish meeting minutes, with a technical break above the 100‑hour moving average.

27. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Australian dollar near three‑month low as yen approaches 39‑year low

    Australia's dollar fell below US$0.690 and Japan's yen slipped to ¥162 per dollar, prompting a Japan‑US finance‑minister call and raising worries of further policy moves amid a strong U.S. dollar.

28. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    US Dollar Gains as Global Forex Markets React to Central Bank Signals

    The US dollar climbs, driving EUR/USD and GBP/USD to yearly lows, while USD/JPY nears highs amid central‑bank signals; GBP/JPY technical analysis flags a defended floor around 212.78 for a potential long trade.

29. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    US Dollar Strength Fuels Broad Forex Gains

    The US dollar stays near 13‑month highs, pressuring EUR/USD and GBP/USD, while USD/CHF nears 0.8125 amid safe‑haven demand and US‑Iran tensions.

30. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Canadian dollar pressured by stronger US dollar and rate‑differential

    The loonie slides to 74‑75 cents US as a strong dollar, Fed‑rate expectations and falling oil weigh on Canada, prompting analysts to discuss potential rebounds and hedging for investors.

31. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Australian dollar slides as Fed rate outlook strengthens dollar and yen gains

    The Australian dollar fell on Wednesday, with AUD/JPY dropping to 111.70 and AUD/USD to 0.6890, driven by yen gains, a stronger U.S. dollar amid Fed rate‑hike expectations, and mixed Australian inflation data.

32. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 8 sources

    Dollar surge drives yen, rupiah and Canadian loonie to multi‑year lows

    Dollar strength pushes Indonesia’s rupiah to 17,870/USD, Japan’s yen near a 40‑year low of 161.9, and Canada’s loonie to a 10‑year low versus the yuan, amid Fed hawkish expectations.

33. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Yen Slides to 39‑Year Low as Dollar Demand Rises, Raising Household Costs in Japan

    The yen hit a 39‑year low near ¥161.80 per dollar as strong dollar demand and U.S. economic data drive it down, while rising meat prices tighten Japanese household budgets.

34. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    USD/JPY Surges to Near 2024 Highs on Short‑Squeeze Momentum

    USD/JPY rose past 160.00 to 161.76, nearing its 2024 high, as a short‑squeeze forces traders to cover and pushes the pair toward potential resistance at 162‑165.

35. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources

    Yen falls to 161 per dollar, reaching 1‑year low amid Fed rate‑hike bets

    The yen dropped to 161 per dollar, its lowest in 1 year 11 months, as Fed rate‑hike expectations widen the US‑Japan yield gap and raise fears of renewed intervention.

36. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japan readies yen intervention as USD/JPY nears 160

    Japan says it can intervene as the yen falls to 160.8 per dollar, erasing earlier gains despite record $73 bn in foreign‑exchange support.

37. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Japanese Yen slides past 160 as Fed signals higher rates

    The yen slipped past 160 per dollar after the Fed signaled more hikes, despite the BOJ raising rates to 1 %; USD/JPY trades near 160.5 with intervention risks.

38. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japanese yen falls past 160 per dollar, prompting fresh intervention concerns

    The yen weakened beyond 160 per dollar, breaching the historic intervention line as the Fed eyes rate hikes and the BoJ plans a 25‑bp hike, with Japan having spent over $73 billion defending the currency.

39. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Japan spends record $74 bn on yen intervention as currency stays weak

    Japan spent a record $73.5 bn in a month‑long yen intervention, but the currency stays near 160 per dollar, pressuring households and fueling carry trades.

40. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    USD/JPY Holds Support as USD/CHF Falls After Breakout Failure

    USD/JPY remains above 159.70 with bullish momentum, while USD/CHF falls after losing a breakout above its 200‑day moving average.

41. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources

    Japan's Yen Approaches 160 per Dollar Amid New Intervention Spending

    Japan's yen nears the 160 per dollar level after spending $63 billion on recent interventions; officials say they stand ready for further action, with markets expecting another move before 162.

42. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    GBP/JPY bullish swing trend and USD/JPY near intervention level

    Analysts see a bullish GBP/JPY swing in a rising channel and warn that USD/JPY is nearing the 160.00 level that could trigger Japanese intervention.

43. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources

    Japanese yen nears intervention threshold amid Iran conflict and BOJ policy bets

    The yen hovered near the 160‑per‑dollar intervention mark as Iran conflict and a hawkish BOJ stance raised odds of a June rate hike.

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