USDJPYUS Dollar / Japanese Yen
US Dollar / Japanese Yen (USDJPY) is a FOREX-listed fx covered by Valdrans. Last close $158.31, +0.04% on the day; +0.34% over 1 week, +3.01% over 4 weeks, -0.31% over 6 months (prices as of 11 Oct 2026).
- Last close (11 Oct 2026)
- $158.31
- Today
- +0.04%
- 1 week
- +0.34%
- 4 weeks
- +3.01%
- 6 months
- -0.31%
Coverage of USDJPY(20)
France-Germany 10-year bond spread hits widest level since 1990
The France-Germany 10-year government bond spread reached its widest point in Bloomberg records back to 1990; the euro fell to a 16-month low against sterling and EUR/CHF tested 0.9300 from recent support near 0.9475–0.9480; Societe Generale and Deutsche Bank each declined more than 5% on 7 October.
EU gas storage falls short; TTF surges amid Hormuz LNG disruption
TTF natural gas benchmark prices rose sharply from early March 2026 as Strait of Hormuz disruptions cut LNG flows to European terminals; tanker traffic through the strait fell to a two-month low with crude and LNG flows declining 27% from wartime peaks to approximately 10.1 million barrels per day.
Yen fell versus dollar after BOJ September summary; Nikkei 225 rose
USDJPY rose and the Nikkei 225 gained on 1 October 2026 after the Bank of Japan's September meeting summary omitted imminent rate-hike signals. Japan's Prime Minister also issued a statement on yen confidence following the BOJ release.
RBA raises cash rate 25bp to 4.6%; Australian dollar falls to 0.6999
The RBA unanimously raised its cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.6% on 29 September 2026, its highest since 2011. AUD/USD traded near 0.6999 following the decision, while the US dollar strengthened against six of seven major currencies tracked.
Dated Brent tops $120 as Hormuz drone attacks and China export curbs tighten physical oil
Dated Brent traded above $120/bbl on 2 October 2026, over $19 above ICE Brent futures (LCO) near $101. Drone attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, China's refined product export restrictions, and European diesel stock releases were reported as contributing factors.
S&P 500 rebounded 25 September as oil and Treasury yields retreated
Global equities, including the S&P 500, recovered on 25 September 2026 as WTI crude oil prices and 10-year Treasury yields pulled back from recent highs, following a sharp deterioration on 24 September when rising yields and surging crude had pushed US stock index futures lower.
JPMorgan flags 10 mb/d supply disruption; Brent rises to $105.65
JPMorgan reported approximately 10 million barrels per day of oil supply as disrupted six months into the Iran conflict, citing Strait of Hormuz restrictions. Brent crude rose to $105.65 per barrel on 25 September from $102 earlier in the week, while WTI stood at $93.11.
Bank of Japan raises rate 25bp to 1.25%; yen weakens, Nikkei gains
The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate by 25 basis points to 1.25% on 18 September 2026; USDJPY rose toward 158.00 and the yen fell 0.72%, while the Nikkei 225 gained 1.5% and the 10-year Japanese Government Bond yield declined following the announcement.
US August CPI core monthly beat; Fed rate-hike odds rose to 82%
August 2026 US CPI data showed headline inflation at 3.4% year-on-year and core CPI monthly at 0.3% against a 0.2% consensus; market-implied probability of a Federal Reserve rate increase at the next meeting rose from 68% to 82%, and the US Dollar Index strengthened following the release.
US Treasury yields hit multiyear highs on 11 September 2026
US Treasury yields rose to multiyear highs and Japanese government bonds declined on 11 September 2026. Oil prices were elevated and rate hike expectations from the Federal Reserve, Bank of Japan, and ECB were reported as contributing factors.
August CPI beat raises Fed hike probability to 90%; 10-year yield nears 5%
August 2026 CPI exceeded expectations on headline and core measures; bond traders priced a 90% Fed hike probability for the following week and two full hikes by year-end. The 10-year Treasury yield approached 5% amid a global bond selloff.
Japan intervenes in FX market; yen rises 3.3% against dollar
The yen advanced as much as 3.3% against the dollar on 31 July 2026, its largest single-day gain in over two years, following reported Japanese foreign exchange intervention; USD/JPY fell to 160.31 on 30 July from above 163.
Trump signals imminent Iran strike; crude rises to $91, NASDAQ falls 364 points
Crude oil rose $2.60 to $86.94 on 22 July 2026 following Trump statements on Iran, before trading near $91 on 23 July; the NASDAQ fell 364 points in premarket trading on 23 July as tensions escalated. Iran rejected a US-backed ceasefire proposal, leaving negotiations stalled ahead of the 26–27 July weekend.
Japan national CPI for July 2026 scheduled for 24 July release
Japan's national CPI for July 2026 was scheduled for release on 24 July 2026. June national headline CPI stood at 1.7% year-over-year; Tokyo core-core CPI for June was 1.9%. The brief connected USDJPY and JGBs to the release via Bank of Japan policy.
30-year US Treasury yield approached 5.2% on 24 July 2026
The 30-year US Treasury yield rose toward 5.2% on 24 July 2026, extending a move that had already brought US Treasury yields to their highest levels of 2026 by 23 July. A global bond selloff accelerated over the period, with oil price rises and Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations reported as contributing factors.
US-Iran ceasefire ends; WTI crude and gold linked to supply-disruption risk
A US-Iran ceasefire declared approximately 10 days prior ended following President Trump's announcement, according to CNBC and Finnhub reporting. WTI crude, USO, gold, and the VIX were mentioned in the context of Iranian supply-disruption and geopolitical risk.
US military completes seventh consecutive night of strikes on Iran
The US military struck Iran on 18 July 2026, its seventh consecutive night of operations. The sixth night on 16 July targeted bridges, railways, and airport facilities; Iran retaliated across the Persian Gulf. Gold rose during the escalation per prior reporting.
US sells $22bn 30-year Treasuries at 5.058% yield on 9 July
The US Treasury auctioned $22 billion of 30-year bonds on 9 July 2026 at a high yield of 5.058%, marginally below the when-issued level of 5.061%; the bid-to-cover ratio reached 2.44x and international buyer participation rose to 77.74% of total demand.
Japan finance minister signals pension reallocation to domestic assets; yen strengthens
Japanese Finance Minister Katayama announced on 10 July 2026 a plan to encourage pension funds including GPIF to increase domestic asset allocations; Japanese government bond yields fell and the yen strengthened against the US dollar following the announcement.
Trump ends Iran ceasefire; WTI and Brent surge 8% amid Hormuz closure threat
WTI and Brent crude rose approximately 8% after Trump declared the Iran ceasefire over at the NATO Summit in Ankara and revoked Iranian oil sanctions waivers; U.S. equity futures in SPY and QQQ fell, bond yields spiked, and the VIX rose.