Yen pinned near 40-year low in test of Tokyo's intervention resolve

US · 2026-07-07

1. Step 1 · The triggerYen weakens to near 40-year low as BOJ maintains ultra-loose policy vs Fed's higher-for-longer stance.
2. Step 2 · Knock-onUK SMEs with yen-denominated input costs face margin compression as GBP/JPY cross rate widens.
3. Step 3 · Reaches youJapanese exporters gain pricing power in UK and third markets, pressuring UK manufacturers in sectors like autos and electronics.

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Source: Economic Times (Markets)

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