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USD/JPY Climbs Toward 158 as Dollar Strength Accelerates

On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, the USD/JPY is trading at 157.87, having extended a three-session bullish streak that has resulted in an approximate 0.8% gain in the short term, propelling the price toward a four-day high near 157.80. The intraday tape has recorded a 0.12% gain for the session, while related FX correlations indicate EUR/USD … Read more

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USD/JPY Nears 158 as Dollar Rally Pressures Yen

The USD/JPY pair is currently trading at ¥157.60 on Tuesday, following a second consecutive session of gains. This movement has propelled the dollar closer to the ¥158 psychological threshold, which has been a significant marker in the recent recovery cycle. The session commenced at ¥157.14 and surged during the European hours, reaching a high close … Read more

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USD/JPY Rises as Yen Weakness Persists

The Japanese currency experienced a notable decline against the dollar during Monday’s session, with USD/JPY trading at 157.26 — reflecting a 0.10% increase for the day. The pair managed to regain the 157.00 psychological level after previously dipping to the 156.50-156.45 range in early Asian trading. This movement was influenced by a broader risk premium … Read more

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USD/JPY Slips as Japan Steps In Again

The USD/JPY pair is experiencing a slight decline, approaching 156.85 during the Asian session on Friday. During the May holidays, Japanese authorities made another intervention in the foreign exchange market. The employment report for April in the US is set to be the focal point this Friday. The USD/JPY pair declines to approximately 156.85 during … Read more

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USD/JPY Consolidates Before Key Data

USD/JPY remains steady at approximately 156.40 during the early European session on Thursday. Market participants are cautious regarding the possibility of Japanese authorities re-entering the market to address the ongoing weakness. The eagerly awaited US April NFP data is set to take center stage this Friday. The USD/JPY pair is exhibiting a stable performance around … Read more

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USD/JPY Slides After Suspected Japan Yen Intervention

A sequence of verbal warnings from officials, an appreciating USD/JPY, and a growing bearish sentiment towards the yen in futures markets created the backdrop—while low holiday liquidity offered the perfect environment for a significant reversal. The USD/JPY has declined approximately 200 pips (-1.3%) following a three-day rally that halted just below 158. I highlighted that … Read more

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USD/JPY Climbs on Yield Gap Pressure

The dollar-yen cross is currently trading at 157.89 in Tuesday’s late-session activity, reflecting a 0.5% increase for the day. The immediate technical structure has surpassed the low-157s area, which had served as a price-checking floor following last week’s intervention operation. The yen has emerged as the weakest G10 currency during this session, declining by 0.2% … Read more

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USD/JPY Stays Close to Key Resistance Amid Central Bank Moves

The USD/JPY pair is currently trading around 159.30 as of late Monday, April 27, 2026, experiencing a slight pullback from earlier gains after the Asian morning session’s advance toward 159.85 faced resistance, leading to profit-taking ahead of a pivotal week for central banks in the second quarter. The pair gave up its initial gains as … Read more

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USD/JPY Stays Close to 160 Resistance Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The US Dollar-Japanese Yen pair is currently at 159.35, showing moderate gains after rebounding from the low of 157.59 recorded last Friday and successfully regaining the significant 159.00 level during Tuesday’s trading session. The pair is currently confined within a 150-pip compression range, oscillating between 158.50 and the significant 160.00 ceiling. Each attempt to rally … Read more

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USD/JPY Approaches Key 160 Mark Amid Hormuz Turmoil

USD/JPY is trading within the range of 159.389-159.393, reflecting an increase of 0.06% or about 0.099 points for the session. The daily high reached 159.871, while the session low was recorded at 159.286. The pair commenced the week with a bullish gap, ascending to the 159.85 area during the Asian session. However, intervention concerns curtailed … Read more