BOJ2026-07-10 16:13:13Japan Intervenes with $35B to Strengthen Yen, Short Positions Plummet to $4.9BJapan spent approximately $35 billion to support the yen, triggering a 3% rally and slashing net short positions from a two-year high to $4.9 billion. Analysts warn a stronger yen could tighten global liquidity, impacting risk assets like crypto.440
BOJ2026-07-10 15:13:13Japan Intervenes in FX Market: Yen Rebounds Sharply After Breaking 160Japan's government and central bank intervened on April 30, buying yen and selling USD after the yen fell below 160 per dollar, a 19-month low. The yen quickly recovered above 155, with officials confirming the action to stabilize the currency.480
Yen2026-06-23 18:01:44Yen Approaches 40-Year Low: Why BOJ's Rate Hike to 1% Can't Stop the SlideThe yen is nearing its lowest level since 1986 despite the Bank of Japan raising its key rate to 1% (31-year high) and conducting a record ¥11.7 trillion intervention. The core issue lies in the widening US-Japan rate spread, crowded carry trades, and Japan's high debt limiting further hikes.470
japanese-yen2026-06-23 17:01:51Yen Nears 40-Year Low: Why BOJ's Rate Hike to 1% and Record Intervention Fail to Stem the SlideThe Japanese yen is approaching its lowest level since 1986, despite the BOJ raising its policy rate to 1% and joining with the Ministry of Finance to deploy a record ¥11.7 trillion in intervention. The core reasons include a widening US-Japan interest rate differential, crowded carry trades, and high public debt constraining further hikes, highlighting a loss of monetary policy autonomy to the Fed's rate cycle.470
BOJ2026-06-04 04:41:11Sources: BOJ Considering June Rate Hike, May Slow Bond Purchase TaperingBank of Japan officials are preparing to discuss a 25-basis-point rate hike to 1% at the June 16 meeting, with room for further tightening later in 2026, people familiar say. Meanwhile, the central bank may adjust the pace of its bond purchase reduction as bond market functioning improves.560
