Japan — Japanese yen
Tracked across 169 events · 17720 articles · First seen Mar 09, 2018 · Last active Aug 24, 2026
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International
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen sank to a 40-year low against the United States, putting pressure on Japan — Ministry of Finance (Japan) to intervene.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
Domestic
Impact: The yen strengthened broadly on the news, rising from near 40-year lows against the dollar.
Jul 10, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: The yen appreciated sharply due to intervention, moving from 40-year lows to around 155-157 per dollar, but its sustainability depends on fundamental factors.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
Business
The Japan — Japanese yen steadied on August 11, 2026, after a sharp drop, as the joint U.S.-Japan yen-buying intervention at the end of July failed to deliver a lasting boost. The yen firmed to…
Impact: The yen is the central focus, having firmed to 158.93 per dollar after the intervention failed to hold gains. It remains under pressure with speculators likely to rebuild short positions, and further intervention is possible.
Aug 11, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Weakened to a 40-year low above 163 per dollar, despite intervention warnings and BOJ rate hike signals.
Jul 17, 2026 · 38 articles
Business
Following rare U.S.-Japanese intervention to support the yen, investors are beginning to rotate from the yen to the Switzerland — Swiss franc as a funding currency for FX carry trades. The franc has weakened to…
Impact: The yen strengthens due to intervention and reduced short positions, but faces continued intervention risk and potential rate hikes.
Aug 19, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen touched a four-decade trough of 162.41 per United States, raising concerns about possible Japanese intervention.
Apr 20, 2026 · 12 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen strengthened against the United States after Jerome Powell's speech.
Aug 22, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: The yen is at a 40-year low, prompting government intervention. The BOJ's hawkish signals and intervention aim to support the currency, affecting trade and inflation.
Jul 30, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
Impact: The yen is the target of intervention and potential FIMA support. The actions aim to strengthen it from 40-year lows, with mixed prospects for lasting impact.
Aug 04, 2026 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: Potential economic damages from a megaquake could reach 31 trillion Japan — Japanese yen ($198 billion) for the Hokkaido-Sanriku area and over 200 trillion Japan — Japanese yen ($1.28 trillion) for the Nankai Trough region.
Dec 09, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen has weakened significantly against the United States due to the geopolitical turmoil, nearing the 160 per United States level, prompting concerns about potential intervention from Japan.
Apr 06, 2026 · 33 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen briefly jumped against the dollar after the rate hike, as the Japan — Bank of Japan's move aims to strengthen the currency which has been languishing.
Jun 16, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen fell to its weakest point in 40 years against the dollar due to the re-pricing of US interest rates and potential Japanese intervention.
Apr 20, 2026 · 24 articles
Domestic
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen strengthened against the US dollar after the US jobs report cooled expectations for a Fed rate hike, providing some respite from its recent lows.
Jul 02, 2026 · 27 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen>>> is trading near 160 per United States>>>, a level that could trigger intervention by Japanese authorities. Its value is influenced by global oil prices and the Japan — Bank of Japan's monetary policy.
Jun 02, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: The weak yen pushed import prices up 29.7%, contributing to wholesale inflation.
Jul 10, 2026 · 7 articles
Domestic
Impact: The yen strengthened slightly but remained near 40-year lows, with traders alert for possible intervention.
Jul 14, 2026 · 29 articles
Business
Impact: Weak yen pushed up costs for non-manufacturers and contributed to wholesale inflation spike.
Jul 14, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Japan recorded a current account deficit of 92.3 billion yen ($584.51 million) in June 2026, the first deficit in 17 months, according to data from the Japan — Ministry of Finance (Japan). The deficit was…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen may face depreciation pressure following the unexpected current account deficit, though the record first-half surplus could provide some support.
Aug 10, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen is the primary fiat currency to which the new stablecoin will be pegged, aiming to increase its usage in digital transactions and potentially enhance its international standing in the crypto market.
Jun 10, 2026 · 15 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen>>> remained a focus for potential intervention by Japan>>>ese officials to counter excessive foreign exchange volatility, despite the broader market stabilization.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
Business
Over the period from late July to early August 2026, the Japanese stock market experienced significant volatility, with the Nikkei 225 index swinging sharply between gains and losses. The market was influenced by mixed cues…
Impact: The yen fluctuated against the dollar, impacting Japanese exporters and market sentiment.
Jul 24, 2026 · 37 articles
Business
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen is near a 40-year low against the U.S. dollar, raising concerns about potential intervention from Tokyo.
Jun 24, 2026 · 57 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen weakened against the US dollar, with investors wary of potential intervention from Japanese authorities.
Jun 09, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen is on the brink of breaking 160 against the dollar, raising concerns about potential intervention by Japanese authorities.
Jun 03, 2026 · 97 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen>>> strengthened against the United States>>> as geopolitical tensions eased.
May 02, 2026 · 472 articles
Domestic
Impact: The yen may face depreciation pressure due to market perceptions of loose fiscal policy and potential delays in BOJ rate hikes, though the impact is indirect.
Jul 21, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: The yen's slide to a four-decade low adds to imported inflation and keeps expectations of further BOJ rate hikes alive.
Jul 23, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
Impact: Slumped to four-decade lows due to Takaichi's expansionary policies, amplifying inflation through higher import costs.
Jul 26, 2026 · 6 articles
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