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Active of the day. Yen falls to 160 per dollar and Bank of Japan threatens to intervene again

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Briefings

Japanese yen fell to 160.10 USD, the weakest level in two months, surpassing the 160 barrier that historically signals Tokyo's intervention. The US Federal Reserve intervened in July, buying 79.4 billion yen, marking the first such move since 1998. Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama confirmed the government will respond appropriately, while the Bank of Japan's interest rate hike in December remains uncertain amid diverging monetary policies.

Key points

• The yen reached 160.10 USD, the weakest level in approximately two months, surpassing the 160 barrier that historically signals Tokyo's intervention.
• The US Federal Reserve intervened in July by buying 79.4 billion yen, marking the first such move since 1998.

Context

The yen's decline stems from diverging interest rates between Japan and the US, where higher US rates incentivize yen sales. Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama confirmed the government will respond appropriately, while the Bank of Japan's December interest rate hike remains uncertain amid diverging monetary policies.

Limitations

Coverage is limited to the specific yen intervention event in July 2026. Data reflects a snapshot from November 13, 2026, with uncertainty regarding future market movements and the Bank of Japan's December policy decision.

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