US Dollar / Japanese Yen (USDJPY)

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- Asset importance: 55/100 (USDJPY)

The USD is higher vs the 3 major currency pairs - the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD.  The gains are modest with changes at 0.11% of less.  IN the video above I take a look at those currency pairs from a technical perspective and outline the bias, the risks and the targets for each so you can map your course for trading today.   Overnight, the RBA Governor Michele Bullock maintained a cautiously hawkish tone, emphasizing that inflation remains too high and that the central bank remains prepared to r

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Japan's yen hits a 40-year low at 162.83 per USD despite $72 billion in interventions, driving Japanese corporations toward Bitcoin and XRP for The post Tokyo government vows bold action as yen continues to slide, pushing Japanese firms toward Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Impact score: 65
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- Asset importance: 55/100 (USDJPY)

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is reportedly open to raising interest rates at a faster pace than markets previously expected, according to a Bloomberg report published on July 22, 2026. The development comes as the yen hovers near 40-year lows, amplifying imported inflation pressure and complicating the central bank’s policy path. For Bitcoin investors, the The post BOJ Signals Faster Rate Hikes as Yen Hits 40-Year Low, Bitcoin Risk Rises appeared first on CoinGape.

Impact score: 65
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The yen hit 163 per dollar, its weakest since 1986, as traders brace for hawkish BoJ moves that could unwind carry trades and pressure Bitcoin The post Traders prepare for hawkish Bank of Japan as yen hits four-decade low appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Impact score: 64
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- Velocity: 4 related signal(s) in the last 60 min
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Japan's June imports hit a record 11.3 trillion yen as oil prices surged 59.3%, widening the trade deficit and complicating BOJ monetary policy The post Japan’s imports hit record high as oil prices surge, complicating BOJ policy appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Impact score: 61
- Source credibility: 55 (Coinpedia)
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- Asset importance: 55/100 (USDJPY)

The post Japanese Yen Falls to 40-Year Low as BOJ Signals More Rate Hikes appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Japanese yen has fallen to its weakest level in nearly 40 years, according to Reuters, as markets expect the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to signal further interest rate hikes. While the BOJ is widely expected to keep its policy rate at 1% at its July 31 meeting, 86% of economists surveyed by Reuters expect …

Impact score: 57
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Semiconductor stocks led a second day of gains on AI optimism, while the yen slid past 163 per dollar for the first time since 1986.

Impact score: 55
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- Asset importance: 55/100 (USDJPY)

Don't think public-private investment target of 370 trillion yen is excessive Prices have been rising in a healthy manner Can't comment on source of funding food tax cut beyond what the PM said yesterday Between the yen and rising Japanese yields/inflation, something has to give in Japan. There are people writing about 'the biggest bubble in history' and they're not wrong. One of the things that keeps the party going is faith in leadership to not do anything too crazy but the past couple iterat

Impact score: 55
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Japan's yen hits 163.24 per dollar, a 40-year low, after a $73 billion intervention fails. Here's why crypto investors should pay attention. The post Japan’s yen crashes to 40-year low above 163 per dollar as $73B intervention fails to stop the bleeding appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Impact score: 53
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Analysis warned of a repeat of the 2024 yen carry-trade unwind that pressured crypto markets ahead of the next Bank of Japan interest-rate meeting.

Impact score: 53
- Source credibility: 55 (Coinpedia)
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- Asset importance: 55/100 (USDJPY)

The post Nikkei 225 Falls Over 1,700 Points as Japan Stock Market Extends Selloff appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News The Nikkei 225 dropped more than 1,700 points in early trading, hitting an intraday low of 60,448.90 before trimming losses. The selloff was driven by weakness in semiconductor stocks, concerns over slowing AI-related demand, and fears of an unwind in the yen carry trade as the Japanese yen hovered near a 40-year low against the …

Impact score: 52
- Source credibility: 70 (Crypto Briefing)
- Velocity: 3 related signal(s) in the last 60 min
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- Asset importance: 55/100 (USDJPY)

Nikkei reports Japan's BOJ may cut its FY26 core CPI forecast from 2.8% as actual inflation runs at 1.4-1.6%, with implications for yen carry The post Japan’s core CPI growth outlook faces potential downgrade, signaling prolonged BOJ accommodation appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Impact score: 52
- Source credibility: 70 (investingLive (ForexLive))
- Velocity: 3 related signal(s) in the last 60 min
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- Asset importance: 55/100 (USDJPY)

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW   USD: The US dollar has been under some pressure since last week as the soft US inflation data led to a dovish repricing in Fed interest rate expectations. There’s now just a 15% chance of a rate hike in July, but the probabilities for a September move remain above 50% (currently 61%). The US-Iran crisis in the background is keeping inflation risks skewed to the upside, so the downside in the greenback should remain limited without a

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Bitcoin hovered near $66,300 around a two-week high as AI-linked chip stocks rallied and the yen slid past 163 per dollar for the first time since 1986. (Read More)

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The USDJPY is extending to the upside once again, supported by rising U.S. Treasury yields and persistent demand for the U.S. dollar. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield is up 3.4 basis points to 4.632%, while the 2-year yield has climbed 3.2 basis points to 4.246%, helping to widen the interest rate advantage in favor of the dollar. Technically, the move has carried the pair above the July 1 high at 162.833, pushing USDJPY to its highest level in nearly 40 years. The session high has reached

Impact score: 43
- Source credibility: 70 (Crypto Briefing)
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- Asset importance: 55/100 (USDJPY)

JPYC's growth highlights the potential for regulated stablecoins to transform traditional payment systems, despite liquidity and regulatory challenges. The post JPYC tokenized yen sees market cap rise 60% in a month appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Impact score: 42
- Source credibility: 70 (investingLive (ForexLive))
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Impact score: 40
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Katayama's refusal to name a level, paired with the pivot to unsignalled intervention, is designed to raise the cost of holding short yen positions by removing the advance warning traders previously used to de-risk. That leaves USD/JPY vulnerable to a sharp, sudden reversal that wouldn't necessarily follow the pair crossing any obvious technical or psychological line. At the same time, the structural driver behind yen weakness, a roughly 250 to 275 basis point policy rate gap between the BOJ and

Impact score: 40
- Source credibility: 70 (investingLive (ForexLive))
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Secretary of War Hegseth needs more money for war Crude oil futures settle at $84.91 Tension in the middle east intensifies Apple Reinvents the upgrade cycle. Stock price moves higher European Stocks finish strong; Wall Street builds on the momentum Trump meets with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in the White House Canada Carney: Latest tariff threat are a violation of USMCA USTR Greer: Canada is giving other countries better trade deals Pres. Trump: Reportedly rejects proposal for a 10 day ceas

Impact score: 39
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JPY 46.7B Bitbank deal, EDX Markets' $76M round, and Japan’s first trust-bank yen stablecoin show SBI building rails for institutions. What changes next.

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The deal routes distribution through SBI's ecosystem and settles in the group's JPYSC yen stablecoin, connecting Japan's capital markets to onchain finance.

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Takaichi's fiscal pivot amid declining approval could destabilize yen, impacting global markets and crypto liquidity through yen carry trade. The post Japan’s PM Takaichi faces sliding approval ratings, and crypto markets should pay attention appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Impact score: 37
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The USD is mixed to little changed vs the three major currency pairs - the EURUSD, USDJPY and GBPUSD.  In the video above, I speak to the technicals that are helping to drive the price action for each. All traders should understand the bias, the risk and the targets for trades. I define those levels for each and explain and show why from a technical perspective in the video. Kickstart the North American session by understanding the roadmap.   Meanwhile, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham's proposal

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The launch of multiple corporate and fiat-backed digital Japanese yen assets risks siloing domestic liquidity. Startale advocates for “regulated access to open infrastructure”—using interoperable layers like Soneium to connect regulated assets with public Web3 rails. Beyond Speculation: Staking as Infrastructure For years, Japan’s Web3 ecosystem has balanced world-class institutional support against a tough domestic tax […]

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Lawson’s August JPYC pilot at Takanawa Gateway City tests barcode payments via HashPort Wallet with KDDI. Retailers weigh fees, UX, and scale risks.