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2025.05.29
[May 29] Dollar strengthens on U.S. trade court ruling reports, potential sign of trade war resolution
Today the USDJPY saw concentrated dollar buying after reports emerged that the U.S. trade court ruled President Trump's tariffs invalid. The price surged from the upper 144-yen range to 146.28 around GMT 01:00, and as of GMT 05:00 is trading in the upper 145-yen range.
2025.05.28
[May 28] More than 2-yen reversal in a single day, USDJPY stalled in the 144-yen range
Today the USDJPY hit a low of 143.85 yen around GMT 00:30 and rebounded, reaching a high of 144.76 yen around GMT 03:30. The price has been volatile due to remarks by U.S. and Japanese monetary authorities, but is maintaining high levels.
2025.05.27
[May 27] Speculation over reduction of bond issuance causes sharp interest rate decline. USDJPY moves back and forth above breaking the 142-yen level.
Today the USDJPY came under selling pressure due to hawkish comments from BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda, reaching a low of 142.11 yen shortly after GMT 01:00, but speculation over reduction of bond issuance caused the yen to weaken rapidly. As of GMT 05:00, it is rising in the lower 143-yen range.
2025.05.26
[May 26] Trump tariffs resurface causing risk aversion to reignite, dollar weakness continues
Today the USDJPY surged immediately after the opening to reach a high of 143.08 yen but then fell back, hitting a low of 142.22 yen around GMT 02:00. As of GMT 05:00, it is trading in the upper 142-yen range.
2025.05.23
[May 23] USDJPY recovers to 144-yen range but doesn't last long, USDJPY gradually weakens
Today the USDJPY moved weakly with a high of 144.06 yen immediately after the opening, hitting a low of 143.36 yen around GMT 04:30.
2025.05.22
[May 22] USDJPY temporarily returns to 144-yen range but gradual decline continues
Today the USDJPY hit 144.40 yen shortly after GMT 23:00 (on May 21) following reports that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato did not discuss exchange rate levels, but subsequently fell back, hitting a low of 143.14 yen shortly after GMT 02:30.
2025.05.21
[May 21] Middle East situation and U.S.-China relations risk driving dollar selling toward below 144 yen
Today the USDJPY saw dollar selling due to risk aversion following reports that Israel is planning to attack Iran's nuclear facilities, and reports that China will take countermeasures against U.S. semiconductor regulations on Chinese products. The price reached a low of 143.72 yen shortly after GMT 03:30.
2025.05.20
[May 20] U.S.-Japan yen depreciation correction talks are causing concern, USDJPY struggles to move higher
As a so-called "5/10 day" (a date ending in "5" or on a multiple of "10" on which Japanese companies often settle foreign exchange payments), today the USDJPY rose following Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato's statement that he would discuss exchange rates with Scott Bessent, reaching a high of 145.51 yen shortly after GMT 00:00, then declining. Shortly after GMT 01:00, it reached a low of 144.72 yen, and as of GMT 04:00, it is trading in the upper 144-yen range.
2025.05.19
[May 19] USDJPY falls below 145 yen following U.S. credit rating downgrade
Today the USDJPY gapped down at the open. Dollar selling advanced due to Moody's downgrading of the U.S. credit rating over the weekend, reaching a low of 144.80 yen shortly after GMT 01:00. As of GMT 04:00, it is trading in the lower 145-yen range.
2025.05.16
[May 16] Gap from start of week fills, erasing this week's gains
Today the USDJPY reached a high of 145.68 yen shortly after GMT 23:30 (on May 15) before declining, touching a low of 144.96 yen around GMT 01:00. As of GMT 05:00, the decline has paused, and the price is moving in the lower 145-yen range.
2025.05.15
[May 15] Decline pauses in the 145-yen range, concerns grow over yen weakness correction
Today the USDJPY continued to strengthen due to caution that yen weakness correction may become a topic in future Japan-U.S. consultations, following reports that South Korea had discussions with the United States on exchange rate policy earlier this month. The price reached a low of 145.95 yen around GMT 02:30.
2025.05.14
[May 14] Dollar strength fails to persist, adjustment continues as it approaches below 147 yen
Today the USDJPY reached a high of 147.67 yen shortly after GMT 00:00, then declined, touching a low of 147.00 yen around GMT 01:30, and as of GMT 04:00, it is approaching today's low again.
2025.05.13
[May 13] Risk appetite improves due to positive U.S.-China trade negotiations, USDJPY quickly rises to 148 yen
Today the USDJPY is trading somewhat weakly as the previous day's rally pauses and some adjustment occurs, but it stopped declining around 147.73 yen and as of GMT 04:30 is consolidating in the upper 147-yen range. Looking at the 1-hour chart of the USDJPY (as of GMT 04:30 on May 13), the bands that had been expanding are now contracting, and on this time frame the range is between 148.65 and 147.73 yen.
2025.05.12
[May 12] Dollar buying on expectations of easing U.S.-China trade tensions, market watching after reaching 146 yen
Today the USDJPY gapped up at the open to 146.22 yen. Shortly after GMT 01:00, it reached a high of 146.28 yen before falling back, but stopped declining around the 145.70 yen level. As of GMT 04:00, it is moving without clear direction.
2025.05.09
[May 9] USDJPY temporarily exceeds 146 yen on expectations of advancement regarding Trump's tariff policy
Today the USDJPY reached a high of 146.18 yen shortly after GMT 00:00, then shifted to a gradual decline, hitting a low of 145.46 yen around GMT 03:00. As of GMT 04:00, it is trading in the upper 145-yen range.
2025.05.08
[May 8] U.S. interest rate remains unchanged. After reaching 144 yen, the USDJPY gradually declined.
Today the USDJPY has been trading weakly following yesterday's rise. The British pound gained following reports that a trade agreement between the U.S. and the United Kingdom is scheduled to be announced tonight, pushing down the dollar, and shortly after GMT 02:30, it reached a low of 143.44 yen.
2025.05.07
[May 7] Rise to 145-yen range is wiped out, back to competition in the 143-yen range
Today the USDJPY rose following reports that U.S.-China trade negotiations are expected to begin this weekend. Shortly after GMT 04:30, it reached a high of 143.32 yen, but the rise has since paused.
2025.05.06
[May 6] Selling pressure on the dollar continues, with small movements in the 143-yen range
Today the USDJPY reached a high of 144.27 yen shortly after GMT 01:30, but quickly reversed course and as of GMT 05:00, it is trending downward to around 143.7 yen.
2025.05.05
[May 5] Last week's yen depreciation pauses, USDJPY holds steady just short of breaking below 144 yen
Today the USDJPY was weak right from the opening, reaching a low of 144.06 yen around GMT 02:30. As of GMT 04:30, it is moving in the lower 144-yen range.
2025.05.02
[May 2] Expectations of delay to BOJ rate hike push USDJPY near 146 yen as markets await U.S. employment statistics
Today the USDJPY reached a high of 145.92 yen around GMT 00:30 and then paused, and as of GMT 05:00, it is trading in the lower 145-yen range.
