Bearish
USD/JPY drops nearly 2 yen after officials express yen weakness concerns
On September 25, 2026, USD/JPY declined by approximately 1.876 yen (1.181%) to 157.010 yen, following statements from Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressing concerns over yen weakness. This marks a significant reversal after the pair had risen nearly 7 yen over the previous ten days. Katayama indicated that market misconceptions exist and anticipates a near-term reversal in excessive yen selling.
Key points
- USD/JPY falls nearly 2 yen after officials express yen weakness concerns.
- Katayama anticipates near-term reversal in excessive yen selling.
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