Japan Seeing Inflation in Terms of Rising Consumer Prices, Says BOJ Deputy Gov Himino | Metals Mine
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Mar 6, 2026 1:23am
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Yen weakened as Japan’s heavy energy dependence

The Japanese yen hovered around 157.5 per dollar on Friday, heading for its third weekly loss as the Dollar gains on safe-haven demand.

Renewed Iranian strikes and rising oil prices have hit the yen particularly hard due to Japan's heavy energy import dependence.

While Governor Kazuo Ueda suggested a prolonged hold on interest rates, Satsuki Katayama confirmed that currency interventions remain a viable tool for officials.

USDJPY Levels
R1: 158.00 | S1: 156.70
R2: 158.70 | S2: 155.80
R3: 159.40 | S3: 154.90
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