Dollar vs Yen: Central Banks Play 'Hot Potato' with Interest Rates
Key Points
- The USD/JPY currency pair recently surged to a two-week high...
Money talks, but lately the USD and JPY have been yelling at each other across the Pacific Ocean. While traders frantically refresh their screens, these currencies are putting on quite the performance in the financial theater.
Bank of Japan's "Hold My Beer" Moment
The USD/JPY pair jumped to 146.00, hitting a two-week high on May 1, 2025. The Bank of Japan, maintaining its reputation as the world's most patient central bank, keeps interest rates at a whopping 0.50%. They've also downgraded their GDP and inflation forecasts, essentially saying "things could be better, but we're comfortable h...
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