USDJPYUS Dollar / Japanese Yen
US Dollar / Japanese Yen (USDJPY) is a FOREX-listed fx covered by Valdrans. Last close $163.75, +0.04% on the day; +0.77% over 1 week, +1.13% over 4 weeks, +7.41% over 6 months (prices as of 27 Jul 2026).
- Last close (27 Jul 2026)
- $163.75
- Today
- +0.04%
- 1 week
- +0.77%
- 4 weeks
- +1.13%
- 6 months
- +7.41%
Coverage of USDJPY(20)
Iran strikes U.S. bases across Middle East; Hormuz tanker crossings hit May low
A volatile European session dominated by Middle East military escalation, crude oil surging past $100, and a sweep of stronger-than-expected European PMI data.
Brent surges past $100 as Iran rejects ceasefire and Hormuz remains closed
A heavily event-driven overnight session dominated by energy price surge, geopolitical escalation in the Middle East, and broad equity and bond market declines across Asia.
Brent crude climbs toward $100 as Houthi tanker strikes escalate Red Sea crisis
A geopolitically charged European session dominated by surging oil prices, rising bond yields, and weaker US equity futures as Middle East tensions intensified.
Brent approaches $96 after Houthi tanker attacks and 12th consecutive US strike on Iran
A geopolitically active overnight session dominated by Middle East escalation, driving oil to six-week highs while Asian chip stocks rose on Alphabet's $200bn AI capex announcement.
Oil swings from $90 to $80 as Iran signals diplomacy amid Hormuz shutdown
A volatile European session dominated by US-Iran escalation and a late diplomatic pivot, with oil whipsawing and European equities recovering from early losses.
Seven nights of US strikes on Iran; Hormuz transit collapses amid blockade
A highly active week dominated by US-Iran military escalation, Strait of Hormuz disruption, a significant oil price surge, and a sharp IBM earnings miss.
Oil surges 12% on the week as Iran blockade threat grips markets
A risk-averse overnight session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, a broad AI and semiconductor selloff, and a sharp weekly gain in crude.
U.S. forces strike Iran-linked tanker near Kharg Island, Hormuz tensions deepen
An active overnight session dominated by Hormuz escalation, a new U.S.-Brazil tariff action, and energy supply disruptions across multiple fronts.
Iran Hormuz threat drives Brent above $85 for fourth consecutive session
A geopolitically dominated European session with oil prices extending gains on Iran escalation, offsetting steady equity performance and softer US wholesale inflation data.
US strikes Iran; Strait of Hormuz traffic halts as Brent approaches $80
A volatile European session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, surging oil prices, sharp equity declines, and a record collapse in SK Hynix shares.
Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed after third US military strike
A week dominated by escalating US-Iran military exchanges, Hormuz closure, surging oil prices, and the landmark SK Hynix Nasdaq listing.
Hormuz traffic halted as US-Iran ceasefire collapses; SK Hynix raises $26.5bn
An active overnight session dominated by US-Iran military escalation, record SK Hynix US listing, and a Japan PPI beat reinforcing BOJ rate-hike expectations.
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.
US strikes on Iran; Brent crude surges, equities and dollar move
Brent crude rose ~$4 to settle above $76, reaching $80 intraday; WTI rose 6% to $74.90. The Dow fell 1.09%, S&P 500 posted minor losses, FTSE 100 and Nikkei fell, Treasury yields rose 5bp to 4.58%, and the DXY strengthened.
Saudi Arabia cuts crude prices for Asia by most in 26 years
A busy European session dominated by a historic Saudi crude price cut, Ukraine-Russia diplomatic activity, and technology sector positioning ahead of the US open.
EasyJet accepts £5 billion Castlelake bid; oil falls on OPEC+ supply increase
An active overnight session dominated by the EasyJet takeover, OPEC+ output decision, China's missile test, and broad yen weakness.
Khamenei dies at 86 as US-Iran peace deal sends oil prices sharply lower
A geopolitically dense weekend dominated by Iran's leadership succession, a US-Iran peace agreement, Russian strikes on Kyiv, and a materially weak US jobs report.
US payrolls miss sharply at 57,000 as geopolitical risk dominated a turbulent week
A week shaped by a severe US jobs miss, escalating Russia-Ukraine strikes, Hormuz volatility, and broad Magnificent Seven losses erasing year-to-date gains.
Oil slides toward $60 target as Hormuz traffic normalises and supply builds
A session dominated by oil supply normalisation and divergent European PMI data, with Japanese wages and ECB commentary adding secondary colour.
Dollar slides, metals gain as weak US jobs data trims Fed rate-hike expectations
A mixed overnight session shaped by Friday's below-forecast US payrolls, Strait of Hormuz energy supply shifts, a 5% South Korean equity rebound, and thin US holiday trading conditions.