A weak yen spells trouble for Japan—at home and abroad
Econographics July 7, 2026 Print this page By Hung Tran Amid reports of Japan’s current account surplus hitting record highs...
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Hedge funds turn most negative on the Japanese yen since 2007
Leveraged traders boosted wagers on further losses in the currency to nearly 138,000 contracts as at Jun 30Published Tue, Jul...
Fighting yen psychology is a losing battle
There are sound arguments for Japan sitting on the sidelines as the yen skids to a four-decade low.Turning the currency...
Goldman cuts yen forecast to 165 per dollar, likes carry trades
The lender’s revised forecast is among the most bearish of those surveyed by BloombergPublished Mon, Jul 6, 2026 · 11:42...
Japan records leap in currency-driven bankruptcies triggered by yen weakness
Published Thu, Jul 2, 2026 · 10:34 AMJAPAN’S weak currency caused the most bankruptcies for the first half of a...
The Japanese yen is at a 40-year low. Here’s why that matters
The Japanese yen has dropped to a 40-year low against the U.S. dollar, putting investors on watch for potential government...
Traders plot worst-case scenario for yen if currency crisis hits
Some investors view Japan as a laggard in raising interest rates to combat inflation The yen sliding to a once-unthinkable...
Dollar Soars: U.S. Treasury Yields Impact global currencies
The U.S. dollar soared to a four-decade high against the yen on Wednesday, driven by sharp increases in U.S. Treasury...
Strong US dollar pushes yen to 40-year low as traders test Japanese authorities
Published Tue, Jun 30, 2026 · 08:52 PM The steadily climbing US dollar pushed the yen down to levels not...
Dollar Surge Challenges Global Currencies: Yen Hits Historic Low
The dollar recently soared to unparalleled heights against the yen, reaching levels unseen since 1986 and causing a ripple of...
