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The yen has continued to trade at stronger levels overnight after strengthening at the start of this week on the back of fresh warnings from Japanese policymakers over the threat of further intervention. USD/JPY fell to an intra-day low yesterday of 156.51 after Reuters reported comments from Japan's chief currency off
Japan's top currency diplomat said markets should take Tokyo and Washington's message on the yen at face value. The yen rose after his remarks, breaking through 157 per dollar and trading around 156.75.
Atsushi Mimura said markets should take at face value the message from Tokyo and Washington on the yen.
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Dollar treads water as markets assess US rate outlook Swiss Franc up, Norwegian crown down after central bank decisions Japanese yen slips to lowest level in three weeks (Adds reaction to SNB, Norges Bank and Riksbank decisions) By Stefano Rebaudo Sept 24 (Reuters) — The dollar steadied near a two-month high on Thursda
The Japanese yen weakened to around 157.5 per dollar on Tuesday, falling for a third straight session and keeping traders alert for possible intervention amid an extended holiday in Japan. Tokyo has previously taken advantage of thin holiday liquidity to intervene in currency markets, while concerns intensified followi
The yen weakened 0.38% against the dollar to 157.48 yen, with traders watching for signs of currency intervention after the Bank of Japan offered less hawkish guidance than expected following its rate hike last week. The dollar index rose 0.13% to 100.40.
The Japanese yen weakened to 157.44 per dollar as traders watched for signs of currency intervention, a day after the Bank of Japan raised rates but offered no hawkish guidance. The dollar index rose 0.12% to 100.39.
Weekly CFTC data shows the yen has a $9.7 billion largest net long position since July 2025 as funds increase long exposure ahead of a less-hawkish Bank of Japan rate hike. The market previously held a two-year-high yen short worth almost $12 billion in July.
Conflicting reports on Middle East oil supply are creating uncertainty, with some indicating increased flows while others show disruptions. Admiral Brad Cooper stated that crude oil, cargo, and LNG volumes are higher than in the past six months, despite ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz with transponders off. Figur
Oil prices eased on conflicting reports of increased supply from the Middle East, with exports from Saudi Arabia recovering in September after a slump in August. Admiral Brad Cooper stated crude oil and LNG volumes were higher than at any point in the past six months, though shipping data provided a mixed picture.
Asian share markets edged higher as chipmakers benefited from AI demand, while oil prices eased on speculation of increased supply. The dollar dipped against the yen amid intervention concerns.
Asian share markets edged higher on Monday, boosted by chipmakers, while oil prices eased slightly but remained above $100 a barrel. The dollar held steady against the yen at 157.00, with investors wary of potential intervention by the Bank of Japan.
The Japanese yen consolidated near 157 per dollar on Monday after falling more than 2% last week, with traders remaining on alert for possible intervention as Japan begins a three-day holiday. Tokyo has previously used periods of thin holiday liquidity to intervene in currency markets, while concerns were heightened by
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Oil Surge Please click here for an enlarged chart of United States Oil ETF (NYSE: USO ). Note the following: The chart shows USO is approaching zone 1 (resistance). The chart shows oil was previously in zone 1 when there was peak Iran fear. RSI on the chart shows oil is very overbought. Prudent investors should make a
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he has 'asymmetric information' and is 'the house now' when intervening in the Japanese yen, drawing criticism from Wall Street figures.
The yen, tracked by Invesco CurrencyShares Japanese Yen Trust, fell as dollar-yen dropped to 154.35, its lowest since February, after touching 154.05 intraday.
The dollar fell over 2% against the yen Thursday, its steepest one-day drop since late-July intervention, as Japan rate expectations and narrowing yield gaps pressured USD/JPY to 155.48.
The dollar index slipped to around 99.5, extending losses as a sharp yen rally weighed on the greenback. Traders also digested John Williams’ remarks on easing inflation and looked to jobless claims ahead of Friday’s August payrolls.
The Japanese yen depreciated past 160 per dollar on Wednesday, its weakest level in a month, retracing about two-thirds of gains after Tokyo–Washington currency intervention.
Macro investor Jordi Visser says US yen intervention signals financial trouble, benefiting Bitcoin
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Japan addresses yen weakness concerns
Summary US equity market looked to finish off quarter and month on an up note. Tech did a good portion of the heavy lifting, unwinding some the mega-cap weakness/rotations seen into quarters end. May JOLTS jobs data jumped up towards 7.6M openings pushing up Treasury yields marginally. EU CPI readings were broadly cool
Summary US equity market looked to finish off quarter and month on an up note. Tech did a good portion of the heavy lifting, unwinding some the mega-cap weakness/rotations seen into quarters end. May JOLTS jobs data jumped up towards 7.6M openings pushing up Treasury yields marginally. EU CPI readings were broadly cool