19 stories tagged #Japanese yen

  1. Fed Rate Hike May Drive Yen to 165 per Dollar, Warns Ex-BOJ Official
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    Fed Rate Hike May Drive Yen to 165 per Dollar, Warns Ex-BOJ Official

    Former BOJ policymaker Sayuri Shirai forecasts a potential drop of the yen to 165 per dollar amid Fed interest rate hikes.

    15h ago 1 min read
  2. Dollar Hits Two-Month High as Fed Rate Hike Bets Surge
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    Dollar Hits Two-Month High as Fed Rate Hike Bets Surge

    U.S. dollar reaches two-month peak amid rising Federal Reserve rate hike expectations. Japanese yen slides toward intervention levels as geopolitical tensions support greenback strength.

    5d ago 1 min read
  3. Speculators Bet Against Yen at Nine-Year High Ahead of BOJ Rate Hike
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    Speculators Bet Against Yen at Nine-Year High Ahead of BOJ Rate Hike

    Traders hold record short positions against the Japanese yen as the Bank of Japan prepares a likely rate hike, raising risks for global carry trades and crypto markets.

    last wk. 2 min read
  4. Bank of Japan Poised for June Rate Hike Amid Inflation Concerns
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    Bank of Japan Poised for June Rate Hike Amid Inflation Concerns

    Economists predict BOJ will raise rates to 1.0% in June and 1.25% by year-end, prioritizing inflation control over economic slowdown risks.

    last wk. 2 min read
  5. Yen Weakens to 160, Japan Issues Fresh Intervention Warning
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    Yen Weakens to 160, Japan Issues Fresh Intervention Warning

    The yen hits the key 160 level against the dollar amid renewed Middle East tensions, triggering verbal warnings from Japanese officials.

    2w ago 1 min read
  6. Japan's Finance Minister Signals FX Intervention Readiness Amid Oil Volatility
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    Japan's Finance Minister Signals FX Intervention Readiness Amid Oil Volatility

    Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama says Japan is ready to act in currency markets as needed, with the Strait of Hormuz closure fueling oil price swings.

    3w ago 1 min read
  7. Bank of Japan Governor Ueda's Speech Awaited as Yen Holds Steady
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    Bank of Japan Governor Ueda's Speech Awaited as Yen Holds Steady

    The yen is in a holding pattern ahead of BOJ Governor Ueda's speech. A recent 6-3 rate decision split has prompted speculation about a potential hike.

    3w ago 1 min read
  8. Yen Returns to Intervention Danger Zone as Markets Test Tokyo's Resolve
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    Yen Returns to Intervention Danger Zone as Markets Test Tokyo's Resolve

    The yen weakens past 159 per dollar, approaching the 160 level that triggered Japan's record $63B intervention last month.

    3w ago 2 min read