Yen holds near 158.00 as intervention risk and BoJ comments in focus: Oct 19, 2026
The yen is holding in a range around 158.00 against the US dollar, with intervention risks limiting losses. Bank of Japan Governor Ueda said underlying inflation is close to target while keeping the JGB taper plan unchanged, and Prime Minister Takaichi rejected criticism around the weak yen and high interest rates. A risk-off mood plus worries over high U.S. inflation and oil prices are also shaping trading in the pair.
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Headlines (11)
First seen on October 19
- BoJ’s Ueda says anchoring inflation at 2% more important as AI demand, energy lift pricesInvestingLive
- More BoJ’s Ueda names two factors for bond market action, keeps JGB taper plan unchangedInvestingLive
- High U.S. Inflation and Oil Prices Worry MarketsActionForex
- Yen Consolidates, But May Be Supported by Risk-Off MoodThe Wall Street Journal
- Japanese Yen extends range play around 158.00 vs USD as intervention risks limit lossesFXStreet
- AUD/JPY Price Forecast: Retakes 110.00 on upbeat China GDP; upside seems limitedFXStreet
- investingLive Asia-Pacific market news: China beats, the euro wobbles and oil dipsInvestingLive
- Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi rejects criticism around weak yen and high interest ratesCNBC
- Japanese Yen holds steady near 158.00 as BoJ's Ueda says underlying inflation close to targetFXStreet
Carried over from earlier days
- Economics Week AheadActionForex
- What’s the likelihood of Yen carry trade reversing?Investing.com
Scheduled events
As of
| Event | Forecast | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, October 19 | ||
| Tertiary Industry Activity m/m | -0.3% | JPY |
| Revised Industrial Production m/m | JPY | |
| NAHB Housing Market Index | 31 | USD |
| Tuesday, October 20 | ||
| ADP Weekly Employment Change | USD | |
| Housing Starts | 1.30M | USD |
| Building Permits | 1.39M | USD |
| Pending Home Sales m/m | -0.4% | USD |
| API Weekly Statistical Bulletin | USD | |