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Pound Sterling to Swiss Franc Rate Hits 8-Month Lows as Fear Dominates

7 Apr 2025 at 2 PM - Written by David Woodsmith

STORY LINK Pound Sterling to Swiss Franc Rate Hits 8-Month Lows as Fear Dominates

Risk appetite has slumped again on Monday with a fresh flood into defensive assets. The Japanese Yen and Swiss franc have strengthened further while the Pound Sterling has lost ground. ING commented; “With no sign yet of a U-turn from Trump on tariffs, equity markets remain under heavy pressure. For FX, the flight to safety seeks...

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US Dollar to Yen Forecast: Clash of Economics and Politics, 140 or 160 in 12 months

31 Dec 2024 at 2 PM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK US Dollar to Yen Forecast: Clash of Economics and Politics, 140 or 160 in 12 months

The latest monetary policy statements triggered dollar gains and yen losses, with the dollar-to-yen (USD/JPY) exchange rate jumping to five-month highs near 158. The Pound to Yen (GBP/JPY) exchange rate is trading around 197. Monetary policies will remain a key element during 2025, although geo-political developments will also have...

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Japanese Yen: GBP/JPY Exchange Rate Close to 8-Year Best

20 Mar 2024 at 9 AM - Written by Frank Davies

STORY LINK Japanese Yen: GBP/JPY Exchange Rate Close to 8-Year Best

The Pound to Yen exchange rate (GBP/JPY) spiked higher after the Bank of Japan policy decision and came close to 8-year highs above 191.00 before settling around 190.85. The Pound to Euro (GBP/EUR) exchange rate has remained in tight ranges and traded just below 1.1700 in early Europe. Markets will now be looking at the UK data and...

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Dollar to Yen Outlook: USD Surges to 33-Year Best vs JPY

31 Oct 2023 at 1 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Dollar to Yen Outlook: USD Surges to 33-Year Best vs JPY

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) did adjust its policy surrounding bonds and yields at Tuesday’s policy meeting, but the measures fell short of market expectations. The US Dollar to Yen exchange rate (USD/JPY) is currently trading at 150.8725 (+1.19%) According to ING; “All in all today's BoJ meeting has not triggered the reset on how we...

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Pound Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) Exchange Rate Steady as Japanese Industrial Production Dips in July

31 Aug 2021 at 5 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) Exchange Rate Steady as Japanese Industrial Production Dips in July

GBP/JPY Exchange Rate Rangebound as Japanese Covid-19 Vaccinations Increase The Pound Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) exchange rate held steady following the release of the latest flash Japanese industrial production figure for July, which fell below forecasts from 23% to 11.6%. The pairing is currently fluctuating around ¥151.20. An official at...

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Pound Japanese Yen Exchange Rate Steady as Bank of Japan is Optimistic about Japan’s Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout

6 May 2021 at 3 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound Japanese Yen Exchange Rate Steady as Bank of Japan is Optimistic about Japan’s Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout

GBP/JPY Exchange Rate Rangebound as Japanese Economic Optimism Returns The Pound Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) held steady today after the Bank of Japan (BoJ) revealed that it was optimistic about Japan’s vaccine rollout. The pairing is currently trading around ¥151.92. The Japanese Yen failed to gain against the Pound today despite...

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Pound Japanese Yen Exchange Rate Edges Higher as Japan Lags Behind in Covid-19 Vaccine Rollouts

14 Apr 2021 at 5 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound Japanese Yen Exchange Rate Edges Higher as Japan Lags Behind in Covid-19 Vaccine Rollouts

GBP/JPY Exchange Rate Rises as US Economic strength Weighs on Appeal for Japanese Yen The Pound Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) exchange rate rose by 0.3% today as strong US economic growth has weakened demand for the Japanese currency. The pairing is currently trading around ¥150.30. Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Haruhiko Kuroda was optimistic...

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Pound Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) Exchange Rate Dips as UK Non-Essential Shops Reopen

12 Apr 2021 at 10 AM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) Exchange Rate Dips as UK Non-Essential Shops Reopen

GBP/JPY Exchange Rate Falls as UK Markets Remain Cautious The Pound Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) exchange rate dipped this morning despite a jump in small business confidence thanks to today’s reopening on the UK’s non-essential shops. The pairing is currently trading around ¥150.25. As a result, Sterling investors are now more hopeful...

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Pound Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) Exchange Rate Steady as Japan Lags Behind in Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout

30 Mar 2021 at 5 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) Exchange Rate Steady as Japan Lags Behind in Covid-19 Vaccine Rollout

GBP/JPY Exchange Rate Rangebound as Japanese Markets Await Latest Industrial Production Data The Pound Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) exchange rate held steady today after Japan backpedalled on letting people chose which Covid-19 vaccine to take. The pairing is currently fluctuating around ¥151.38. Japan is lagging behind many large economies in...

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Pound to Japanese Yen Rises as Japan’s Economy Shrinks by 4.8% in 2020

15 Feb 2021 at 11 AM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound to Japanese Yen Rises as Japan’s Economy Shrinks by 4.8% in 2020

GBP/JPY Exchange Rate Heads Higher as Japanese Economy Struggles with Covid-19 The Pound to Japanese Yen rose by 0.6% today after the UK hit its target of 15-million vaccinations over the weekend. The pairing is currently fluctuating around ¥146.32. The Japanese Yen suffered today following news that the Japanese economy had shrunk by...

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