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News 💱 Forex

USD/JPY Slips Below 158 as BoJ and Japanese Officials Signal FX Vigilance

October 13, 2026 (3 hours ago)

USD/JPY pulls back from 158 highs as Japanese officials signal increased vigilance over currency volatility and maintain close contact with US counterparts.

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News 🌐 Macro — 📊 Neutral

Bank of Japan Maintains Economic Outlook for 7 of 9 Regions in Sakura Report

October 8, 2026 (5 days ago)

The Bank of Japan's Sakura report holds steady, keeping economic assessments unchanged for seven of nine regions as the central bank monitors…

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USD/JPY Climbs to 158.00 as Yen Weakens Despite Strong Japanese Wage Growth

October 8, 2026 (6 days ago)

USD/JPY trades near 158.00 as the Yen fails to capitalize on positive domestic wage data, signaling continued bearish pressure on the Japanese…

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Analyst 💱 Forex

USD/JPY Targets Mid-158 as Japan Weighs Second Supplementary Budget

October 7, 2026 (6 days ago)

DBS Group Research forecasts a weaker Japanese Yen, with USD/JPY expected to trade near 158 as the government evaluates a second supplementary…

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Analyst 💱 Forex — 📈 Bullish

USD/JPY Holds at 157.41 as Ministry of Finance Confirms No FX Intervention

October 1, 2026 (12 days ago)

USD/JPY maintains a bullish bias at 157.41 as the Japanese Yen softens following confirmation that no official FX intervention occurred during the…

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USD/JPY Rallies to 158.44 as BoJ October Rate Hike Expectations Fade

October 1, 2026 (12 days ago)

USD/JPY climbs to 158.44 as the Bank of Japan's Summary of Opinions cools expectations for an October interest rate increase, triggering a…

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News 🌐 Macro

Bank of Japan Set to Hike Rates to 1.25% Amid Persistent Inflation Pressures

September 17, 2026 (26 days ago)

The BOJ prepares for a 25-basis-point rate hike to 1.25% on Friday, aiming to normalize policy while balancing inflation risks and market…

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News 🌐 Macro

Japanese Wages Surge 4.7% in July, Signaling Further BOJ Rate Hikes

September 9, 2026 (34 days ago)

Japan's nominal wages surged 4.7% in July, the largest gain since 1997, fueling expectations for additional Bank of Japan interest rate hikes…

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News 🌐 Macro

Ex-BOJ Official Says Groundwork Is Set for Rate Hike Next Month

August 24, 2026 (50 days ago)

A former BOJ official signals groundwork is set for a rate hike next month, driving yen strength and pressure on Japanese equities…

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News 🌐 Macro

Japan's Growth Slows, Mideast Conflict Clouds BOJ Rate Hike Path

August 17, 2026 (57 days ago)

Japan's GDP slowdown and Mideast conflict complicate the BOJ's rate hike messaging, pressuring the yen and Japanese equities while lifting safe-haven demand.

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News 🌐 Macro

Yen Slips After Bank of Japan Holds Rates, Upgrades Economic View

July 31, 2026 (74 days ago)

Bank of Japan holds rates steady, upgrades economic outlook; yen slips as markets see limited near-term policy change.

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News 💱 Forex

Ex-BOJ Official Warns Japan Rate Hikes Could Top 2%, Yen Slides Against Dollar

July 9, 2026 (96 days ago)

Former BOJ official forecasts faster rate hikes as yen slides, signaling potential shift in Japan's ultra-loose policy that could push borrowing costs…

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