In the foreign exchange market for the week that ended on April 13th, the Trump administration's tariff policy threw the entire market into turmoil. While traders were very nervous about the tariff news, the dollar weakened against other major currencies.

Today the USDJPY accelerated its decline as President Trump warned Mexico of additional tariffs regarding a water treaty. Around GMT 00:30, it hit a low of 142.88 yen. As of GMT 04:00, it continues to fall in the low 143-yen range. Looking at the 1-hour chart of the USDJPY (as of GMT 04:00 on April 11), the downward trend continues. If it breaks below 142 yen, it could potentially reach the 140-yen range.

Today the USDJPY has seen adjustment selling from the previous day, and as of GMT 04:30, it is trading in the 146.5-yen range. The U.S. has strengthened tariffs against China, and the risk of Chinese retaliation is weighing on the upside. Looking at the 1-hour chart of the USDJPY (as of GMT 04:40 on April 10), it is in an adjustment phase after the surge, making it difficult to read the directional trend on this time frame.

Today the USDJPY saw increased yen buying due to the U.S. government's announcement of guidance on China tariffs and the implementation of Trump tariffs, reaching a high of 146.34 yen around GMT 22:00 (on April 8), followed by a continued decline, hitting a low of 144.57 yen shortly after GMT 04:00. As of GMT 05:00, it is trying to return to the 145-yen range.

Today the USDJPY touched a high of 148.12 yen around GMT 22:30 (on April 7) before gradually turning downward, reaching 147.25 yen around GMT 02:30. As of GMT 04:30, it is trading in the mid-147-yen range.

The USDJPY started this week with a large downward gap. There was risk-averse yen buying after U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent showed a positive attitude toward tariffs over the weekend. The USDJPY touched a low of 144.81 shortly after GMT 23:00 (on April 6), then rebounded to reach a high of 146.84 shortly after GMT 02:30, and as of GMT 04:00 is moving in the lower half of the 146-yen range.

Following the Trump administration's "reciprocal tariffs" policy, traders reinforced their risk-off stance to sell the dollar and buy the yen in the foreign exchange market of the week that ended on April 6th. The announcement of countermeasures by the Chinese government on April 4th, in particular, added to the market's uncertainty.

Today the USDJPY rose from a low of 145.54 yen marked shortly after GMT 22:00 (on April 3), reaching a high of 146.40 yen around GMT 01:00, but was then pushed back. As of GMT 04:00, it is trading in the upper 145-yen range.

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Looking at the 1-hour chart of the USDJPY (as of GMT 04:30 on April 3), the downward trend is continuing, with the next target likely to be the March 11 low of 146.51 yen.

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Today the USDJPY continued its upward trend from yesterday, but after reaching a high of 149.95 yen shortly after GMT 02:00, it was pushed back and is trading in the 149.7-yen range as of GMT 04:00. Caution is increasing regarding the mutual tariffs set to take effect today.

Today the USDJPY reached a high of 150.14 yen shortly after GMT 00:00 before retreating, and as of GMT 04:00 it is trading in the 149.5-yen range. Looking at the 1-hour chart of the USDJPY (as of GMT 04:20 on April 1), it bounced back from yesterday's high of 150.26 yen and is testing support around 149.40 yen. If it cannot rebound from this level, a continuation of the downward trend may be anticipated.

Today the USDJPY is experiencing risk-averse yen appreciation in response to reports that President Trump is considering higher tariffs on a wider range of countries. It bottomed out at a low of 148.72 yen shortly after GMT 02:30, and as of GMT 04:00, it is gradually rising in the 148.9-yen range.

In the foreign exchange market for the week ending on March 30th, the USDJPY edged up to cross above the 151 yen level before dipping below the 150 yen level to close the weekly trading session. Traders are increasingly concerned about the U.S. trade policy as President Donald Trump is set to impose reciprocal tariffs on April 2nd.

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Today the USDJPY reached a high of 151.21 yen around GMT 00:30, then fell back and hit a low of 150.70 yen shortly after GMT 01:30. As of GMT 04:30, it has risen back to the upper 150-yen range.

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Today the USDJPY hit a high of 150.62 yen shortly after GMT 00:00, and as of GMT 04:00, it is trading in the lower 150-yen range. Looking at the 1-hour chart of the USDJPY (as of GMT 04:30 on March 27), the middle line has become almost horizontal in the range from 150.0 yen to 150.75 yen, indicating a lack of momentum.

Today the USDJPY is firm, rebounding from yesterday's decline and seeing buying on the back of Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's dovish comments. As of GMT 05:00, it is trading in the 150.5-yen range. Looking at the 1-hour chart of the USDJPY (as of GMT 05:00 on March 26), the price has been moving significantly up and down between around 149.5 yen and just short of 151 yen, making it difficult to grasp the directional trend.