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forex2026/05/21 00:56 JST

USD/JPY Approaches 150 Amid BOJ Policy Uncertainty

The yen weakened toward the 150 level against the dollar as markets reassess the timeline for Bank of Japan policy normalization.

The Japanese yen fell to its weakest level in months against the US dollar, approaching the psychologically significant 150 level that previously triggered intervention warnings from Japanese authorities.

Currency strategists are closely watching for any statements from Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki or BOJ officials that could signal willingness to intervene in the currency market.

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