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Yen at 40-year low tests BOJ limits as dollar strength persists

Jul 1, 2026, 1:46 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed

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Sustained dollar strength and a widening Fed-BOJ gap pressure multinational earnings and risk sentiment, typical headwinds for U.S. equities in the near term.

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The yen sank to 162.83 per dollar, a fresh four-decade low, amid a widening gap between the Fed and BOJ. Despite a record 11.7 trillion yen of intervention in April–May, the yen’s decline looks likely to persist while U.S. rates stay high. The boost to exporters is offset by higher import costs and broader dollar strength, shaping risk assets in the near term.

Yen hits 40-year low of 162.83 per dollar; BOJ policy gap widens.
Record Yen defense totaled 11.7 trillion yen in Apr–May.
Fed-BOJ divergence and broad dollar strength limit yen rebound.
Intervention may slow declines, but arithmetic favors dollar carry trades.
Exporters benefit from weaker yen, while imports push costs higher.

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