Tokyo’s intervention is likely as USD/JPY approaches the 160 level.
Since the onset of the US-Iran conflict, Japan has faced a series of setbacks. The war in the Middle East has led to rising oil prices, which have not only disrupted supply to Japan’s economy but also complicated strategies for the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Bank of Japan (BOJ). In recent weeks, the […]
Japanese Yen rises above 146.50 following Tokyo’s CPI inflation report.
USD/JPY dipped to about 146.85 early in the Asian session on Friday. Tokyo’s core CPI rose 2.5% year-over-year in August, aligning with predictions. The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 3.3% in the second quarter of 2025. The USD/JPY pair has softened to roughly 146.85 during the early hours of Friday in Asia. […]
Wacky antics in Tokyo’s governor race, from raunchy photos to dog posters, take over the city
Tokyo residents say the campaign is going above and beyond traditional election campaigns, with more than 14,000 billboards set up just for the election period featuring pictures of nearly naked women, dogs and AI characters. Online campaign videos have also been criticized, with some voters finding the unorthodox campaign tactics irritating but some politicians saying […]