USD/JPY Exchange Rate Today — Live Chart and Analysis

Shows how many Japanese yen one US dollar buys - the primary carry trade instrument globally. Japan hiked rates to 1.00% in Q2 2026, narrowing but not closing the wide differential with the Fed.

Buy price

156.756

Sell price

156.75

USD/JPY chart

Price Performance

Information regarding past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Analysis

USD/JPY recently peaked above 160 and has fallen toward 156 as the yen gained on safe-haven demand during the global equity selloff. Japanese authorities are watched for intervention near 158.

The Bank of Japan raised its policy rate to 1.25% in Q3 and is expected to hold on 29 to 30 Oct, with the next hike priced for early 2027. A narrower US yield advantage also supports the yen. The Fed is expected to hold on 28 Oct.

Key levels: Support 156  ·  Resistance 160

Next catalyst: Fed decision on 28 Oct and Bank of Japan decision on 29 to 30 Oct

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