Published Sep 8, 2026, 7:07 AM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

Japanese Yen strengthens due to Bank of Japan intervention fears

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The Japanese Yen has approached its strongest level this year, breaking through 155 per dollar and triggering stop-loss orders, primarily due to market apprehension about potential Bank of Japan intervention, even without recent confirmation of such action. This has led to the Yen's nearly 4% gain this month, making it the best performer among G10 currencies, with some deterrence established around the 160 level.