Japan — Japanese yen
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Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen strengthened against the United States after Jerome Powell's speech.
Aug 22, 2025 · 6 articles
Accidents
Impact: Potential economic damages from a megaquake could reach 31 trillion Japan — Japanese yen ($198 billion) for the Hokkaido-Sanriku area and over 200 trillion Japan — Japanese yen ($1.28 trillion) for the Nankai Trough region.
Dec 09, 2025 · 9 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen has weakened significantly against the United States due to the geopolitical turmoil, nearing the 160 per United States level, prompting concerns about potential intervention from Japan.
Apr 06, 2026 · 33 articles
International
The United States and Iran are engaged in renewed hostilities over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy-trade chokepoint. Both nations have launched new attacks and are involved in dueling maritime blockades, despite efforts by…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen briefly jumped, stoking speculation of intervention from Tokyo authorities to prop up the ailing currency against speculative trading.
May 05, 2026 · 11 articles
International
Global markets are reacting to a combination of factors: robust corporate earnings, geopolitical tensions, and currency speculation. Stocks, including the S&P 500, Nasdaq-100, and STOXX Europe 600, are rising, largely driven by strong first-quarter results…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen briefly jumped, stoking speculation of intervention from Japan's government to prop up its ailing currency.
May 05, 2026 · 8 articles
International
The event describes a complex market situation influenced by several factors. The United States and Iran exchanged fire in the Middle East, leading to increased oil prices for Brent Crude and market uncertainty, although both…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen remained in focus after Japan intervened in the foreign exchange market to prevent further falls, struggling to sustain gains beyond 155 per dollar.
May 08, 2026 · 10 articles
International
Talks between the United States and Iran have reached a deadlock, with President Donald Trump rejecting Iran's peace proposal as 'totally unacceptable.' Iran's demands include an end to the war, lifting of sanctions, reparations, and…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen dipped against the United States, reflecting Japan's status as a major oil importer and the negative impact of rising energy costs on its economy. The Japan — Bank of Japan is considering hawkish shifts to slow its slide.
May 11, 2026 · 8 articles
Domestic
The United States experienced its largest weekly gain in over two months, driven by rising energy prices, shipping disruptions, and mounting inflationary pressures. This has significantly boosted market expectations for a United States — Federal…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen weakened against the strong United States, pushing it to the weaker side of 158 per dollar and raising alerts for intervention from Tokyo.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
This event is a daily market recap from May 1, 2026, highlighting mixed global share performance, with most markets closed for May Day. Key drivers included strong U.S. corporate earnings, particularly from Alphabet Inc., which…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen gained against the United States, with Japanese officials reportedly intervening in the market.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz and ending its chokehold on the critical waterway if the United States lifts its naval blockade and ends the war, with discussions on Iran's nuclear program to…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen hit a 10-month high against the US dollar, fueled by speculation of intervention by the Japanese government.
Apr 27, 2026 · 80 articles
International
Impact: While often a safe harbor, the Japan — Japanese yen's flows were more two-way due to Japan's reliance on oil imports, leading to a slight depreciation against the dollar.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen weakened against the United States, with concerns about its persistent weakness despite the central bank's inaction.
Apr 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen strengthened against the United States following the ceasefire.
Apr 07, 2026 · 79 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen saw a slight depreciation against the United States, reflecting some market uncertainty.
Apr 02, 2026 · 93 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen strengthened as the dollar weakened, reflecting a shift away from safe-haven assets after the ceasefire agreement.
Apr 08, 2026 · 34 articles
International
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen slid against other currencies as investors moved away from safe-haven assets.
Apr 08, 2026 · 28 articles
International
Oil prices are experiencing wild swings due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, specifically the stalled peace talks between the United States and Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz. The blockade of the Strait of…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen weakened slightly after surging the previous day on speculation that Japanese authorities had intervened to provide support.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Global markets are exhibiting mixed performance, primarily influenced by optimism surrounding a potential limited, temporary peace agreement between the United States and Iran. This prospect has led to a significant drop in Brent Crude oil…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen remained stable after recent spikes, with market speculation about intervention by Tokyo.
May 07, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Asian shares traded mixed as optimism from a record rally on Wall Street clashed with anxiety over surging oil prices and a possible AI bubble. Japan's Nikkei 225 saw gains, while South Korea's KOSPI dropped…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen weakened against the United States, reflecting currency market movements.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Asian shares traded mixed as enthusiasm for AI and technology stocks waned, leading to declines in companies like Intel and Micron Technology on Wall Street. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite fell from their record…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen fell against the United States.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Global markets are characterized by a mix of strong AI-driven stock performance and geopolitical uncertainties. SK Hynix is nearing a $1 trillion market cap, reflecting significant investor enthusiasm for AI. Meanwhile, a high-stakes summit between…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen fetched 157.88 per United States, keeping traders wary of potential intervention by Tokyo officials to prop up the currency.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Asian markets experienced a mixed day as investors reacted to the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing. Discussions covered U.S.-China relations and Taiwan, though analysts did not anticipate…
Impact: The U.S. dollar fell against the Japan — Japanese yen.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Asian stocks mostly retreated, with the KOSPI index giving up gains after reaching an all-time high, while U.S. markets like the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hit fresh records. This mixed market performance…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen fell against the United States.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is teetering on the brink of collapse due to renewed clashes in the strategic Strait of Hormuz and attacks on the United Arab Emirates. The United…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen saw interventions by Japanese authorities, who reportedly spent $64 billion to prop up its value after it weakened significantly.
May 04, 2026 · 46 articles
International
Impact: The U.S. dollar rose against the Japan — Japanese yen, indicating a flight to safety in the dollar amidst global instability.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
International
Global markets experienced a significant rally following US President Donald Trump's announcement of 'great progress' towards a 'final agreement' with Iran. This news led to a brief pause in the operation escorting ships through the…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen strengthened sharply, possibly due to intervention by authorities in Tokyo or thin holiday-affected trading.
May 06, 2026 · 10 articles
International
The event centers on renewed hopes for peace in the Middle East, specifically regarding the conflict involving the United States and Iran, and its impact on global markets. Donald Trump announced a pause in 'Project…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen held its gains after a surge last week, attributed to intervention by Japanese authorities to support the currency, indicating its role as a safe haven during market turmoil.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has escalated, leading to significant global economic disruption. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route, remains largely shut, and the United States has imposed…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen surged 3% in a day, prompting speculation about foreign exchange intervention by Japan's officials.
Apr 02, 2026 · 45 articles
International
Asian stocks showed mixed performance following Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's response to a United States ceasefire proposal, which he deemed 'TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!'. This rejection has intensified uncertainties surrounding the Iran war, causing Brent Crude…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen weakened against the United States.
May 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
This event is a daily market recap covering various global financial developments. Key highlights include the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, where they discussed US-China relations, Taiwan,…
Impact: The Japan — Japanese yen weakened against the US dollar.
May 14, 2026 · 6 articles
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