https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yen-rises-to-highest-since-february-tops-intervention-rallyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yen-rises-to-highest-since-february-tops-intervention-rallyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yen-rises-to-highest-since-february-tops-intervention-rally#u65951Sat, 12 Sep 2026 07:05:46 +0000The Japanese yen continued to dominate currency markets, climbing to its highest level since February and surpassing previous intervention rallies. Traders unwound short positions as expectations built for a potential interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan in September. Meanwhile, broader Asian and Indian stock markets remained under intense pressure as global commodities reacted to geopolitical tensions. Brent crude oil spiked, weighing heavily on indexes including the Sensex and Nifty. Conversely, US equities climbed sharply on Friday as inflation data showed consumer prices increased 0.4% https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yen-rises-to-highest-since-february-tops-intervention-rallyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yen-rises-to-highest-since-february-tops-intervention-rally#u63072Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:11:00 +0000The Japanese yen remained strong against the US dollar on Wednesday, holding near a seven-month high. Traders continue to close short positions as expectations grow for a Bank of Japan interest rate hike in September. While the yen firms, broader market sentiment has turned fragile. Crude oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel due to an escalating Middle East conflict, contributing to a reversal of gains in Asian markets including the KOSPI and Hang Seng. The US dollar remains subdued as investors await upcoming CPI data.Why it mattersThe yen recently retreated from a high near 160, marking a https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yen-rises-to-highest-since-february-tops-intervention-rallyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yen-rises-to-highest-since-february-tops-intervention-rally#u61118Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:53:13 +0000The Japanese yen surged to its highest level since February on Tuesday, briefly dipping to 152.89 against the US dollar. Traders are betting on interest rate increases from the Bank of Japan in September. This rally follows a retreat from a high near 160 early last week, with a cumulative decline approaching 4%. The currency's strength is pressuring Bitcoin in yen terms and suggests investors are reducing short yen and carry trade positions while awaiting US CPI data.Why it mattersThe yen's movement reflects a shift in monetary policy expectations between Japan and the US. A stronger