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Pound-Yen Forecast: Intervention Keeps 216 Ceiling in Focus

8 Aug 2026 at 8 AM - Written by James Fuller

STORY LINK Pound-Yen Forecast: Intervention Keeps 216 Ceiling in Focus

The Pound to Japanese Yen exchange rate (GBP/JPY) ended Friday near 212.91 following a volatile week, with the Yen supported by coordinated US-Japan intervention and a shock decline in US payrolls. Pound Sterling recovered from the August low near 209.63, but remained well below July’s 219.61 high as traders stayed wary of renewed...

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US Dollar to Yen Today: JPY Rates Boosted by Poor Government Performance in Elections

21 Jul 2025 at 5 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK US Dollar to Yen Today: JPY Rates Boosted by Poor Government Performance in Elections

The ruling government lost more power in weekend elections. Political uncertainty could curb the will to hike rates further. This should be a yen negative, but Monday’s session saw the yen gain nearly 1%. Markets seem to be set for another week of the “summer doldrums,” which means slow, but bullish stock markets, and a lack of...

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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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Pound to Yen Rate Retreats from 9-year Highs, Markets on BoJ Watch

14 Feb 2024 at 9 PM - Written by Ben Hughes

STORY LINK Pound to Yen Rate Retreats from 9-year Highs, Markets on BoJ Watch

The Pound to Yen (GBP/JPY) exchange rate continued to make gains in Asia on Wednesday and posted 8-year highs just above the 190.0 level. The Pound retreated after the UK inflation data and markets were also wary over potential intervention to curb yen losses. Markets will be braced for high volatility if there is intervention to...

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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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GBP/JPY Forecast: Pound to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate Edges Higher on UK Retail Sales

21 May 2021 at 10 AM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK GBP/JPY Forecast: Pound to Japanese Yen Exchange Rate Edges Higher on UK Retail Sales

The Pound to Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) exchange rate is edging higher today after the latest retail sales from the UK rose more than expected. At the time of writing the GBP/JPY exchange rate is trading at around 154.287 as Japanese inflation disappoints. Pound Sterling (GBP) Exchange Rate Supported by UK Retail Sales Data The Pound...

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Pound Japanese Yen Exchange Rate Edges Higher as Japanese Economy Suffers from Nation’s Covid-19 Vaccine Delay

18 May 2021 at 4 PM - Written by John Cameron

STORY LINK Pound Japanese Yen Exchange Rate Edges Higher as Japanese Economy Suffers from Nation’s Covid-19 Vaccine Delay

GBP/JPY Exchange Rate Rises as Japanese GDP Data Disappoints The Pound Japanese Yen (GBP/JPY) exchange rate rose today after the Japanese economy shrank more than expected because of high rates of Covid-19 in Japan earlier this year. The pairing is currently trading around ¥154.79. The Japanese Yen (JPY) suffered today after the...

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