
Japanese Yen Weakens as Global Risk Appetite Grows
The Japanese yen softened further on Thursday as global risk-on sentiment boosted major currencies and equity futures, with NZD and AUD outperforming.
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The Japanese yen softened further on Thursday as global risk-on sentiment boosted major currencies and equity futures, with NZD and AUD outperforming.

Global markets show a complex picture as crude oil demand weakens, natural gas gets a weather boost, and the yen falls. Gold and XRP find support on separate positive news.

Global markets are sending mixed signals as geopolitical risks boost crude oil prices, while inflation fears and institutional outflows pressure Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

The Japanese Yen remains near multi-month lows against the U.S. Dollar, pressured by the Bank of Japan's hesitant policy stance and improved global risk sentiment.

USD/JPY rebounded above 153.00, erasing Thursday's losses as US Dollar demand strengthened with stable Treasury yields. Technicals suggest bullish continuation.

The Japanese Yen strengthened against the U.S. Dollar after Japan's Finance Minister warned that authorities are monitoring currency markets with urgency.

The dollar-yen exchange rate has paused its rally near 154.00 after Japan's new finance minister warned of potential currency market intervention.

Tokyo's core inflation unexpectedly jumped to 2.8%, exceeding forecasts and testing the Bank of Japan's patient stance on interest rate hikes.

The U.S. dollar has surged to a three-month high, propelled by a more cautious Federal Reserve and a weakening Japanese yen after divergent central bank policies.

Surprising inflation data from Australia sent the Australian dollar higher, effectively ending any chance of a near-term interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank.

The British Pound fell nearly 1% against the Japanese Yen, hitting a two-week low as official comments from the U.S. and Japan fueled Yen strength.

The USD/JPY currency pair is holding steady near 152.75 as investors await key interest rate decisions from the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.