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Japan’s Mimura Signals Readiness to Act on Yen Weakness as USD/JPY Trades Near 160

Japan’s top forex official says authorities stay in close contact and stand ready to act.
Written on July 31, 2026 at 4:24 am
Categories: Live Updates
Japan June Retail Sales Slump Hits Dovish Bets, Weighing on Yen and Supporting JGBs

Japan retail sales plunged 4.1% in June, pressuring BOJ tightening hopes, weakening yen; trades: long USD/JPY.
Written on July 31, 2026 at 3:55 am
Categories: Live Updates
Japan Industrial Output Rebounds in June, Bolstering BOJ Tightening Bets and Yen Strength Outlook

Japan’s industrial production jumped 4.25% in June, boosting BoJ hike odds, sparking yen strength and volatility.
Written on July 31, 2026 at 3:54 am
Categories: Live Updates
Japan Retail Sales Miss Forecast, Easing BoJ Tightening Bets and Weighing on the Yen

Japan retail sales rose just 0.5% in June, easing BOJ hike pressure and weighing on yen.
Written on July 31, 2026 at 3:24 am
Categories: Live Updates
Tokyo CPI surprise lifts yen as traders price higher odds of Bank of Japan rate hike

Tokyo inflation surprised higher in July, boosting yen and driving USD/JPY below 160, shifting derivatives strategies.
Written on July 31, 2026 at 2:55 am
Categories: Live Updates
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