Japanese yen soft ahead of Sunday election, US dollar clings to weekly gains

The yen came under pressure on Friday heading into Sunday's upper house election in which Japan's ruling party looks vulnerable, while, more broadly, the U.S. dollar was set for a second weekly gain ... Read More

Yen Under Pressure Amid U.S. Dollar Strength and Japanese Election Uncertainty

As Japan approaches a critical upper house election, the yen faces increasing pressure while the U.S. dollar strengthens and solidifies its position against major currencies. Uncertainty over Japan's ... Read More

Japan's prime minister faces uphill battle in upper house election with US tariffs and prices rising

TOKYO — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces an increasingly uphill battle in Sunday’s upper house election, and a loss could worsen political instability at a time of daunting challenges, such ... Read More

Japanese Yen remains solid as US Dollar edges lower ahead of US ...

The Japanese Yen (JPY) gains ground on Monday as the US Dollar (USD) declines, possibly driven by rising uncertainty surrounding Tuesday's US presidential election. Read More

Yen is first of many Japanese assets set to pivot on US election

A VICTORY for Kamala Harris in the US presidential election has the potential to support Japan’s ailing currency while a win for Donald Trump would probably boost the Tokyo stock market and put the ... Read More

Yen Holds Gains Vs US Dollar Ahead of Tariff Announcement

NEW YORK (Reuters) -The yen rose against the dollar on Tuesday, after U.S. economic data showed softness in the manufacturing sector and labor market ahead of tariff announcements from the Trump ... Read More

Dollar peaks against yen ahead of US election and economic data

NEW YORK (Reuters) -The dollar hit three-month highs against the yen on Tuesday, but was little changed on the day against most major currencies as traders bided their time ahead of next week's U ... Read More

Japanese Yen Weekly Forecast: Key Data and US Election Risks to Impact ...

USD/JPY advances for five weeks. Key BoJ, wage, and spending data to impact price action. US election and Fed rate cut bets may drive more volatility. Read More

Why the Japanese yen is hovering near three-month lows against the dollar

The Japanese yen is hovering near three-month lows against the U.S. dollar, after hitting 153.18 late Wednesday. In the past, weakness in the Japanese currency has been attributed to the ... Read More

Dollar Peaks Against Yen Ahead of US Election and Economic Data - U.S. News

Still, the dollar is heading for its largest monthly rise against a basket of major currencies in 2-1/2 years and holding near three-month highs ahead of data that could determine the path for ... Read More

Yen Is First of Many Japanese Assets Set to Pivot on US Election - Mint

Yen Is First of Many Japanese Assets Set to Pivot on US Election A victory for Kamala Harris in the US presidential election has the potential to support Japan’s ailing currency while a win for ... Read More