The Japanese Yen Has a Powerful Long-Term Tailwind

The Japanese Yen Has a Powerful Long-Term Tailwind - MUFG USD/JPY Forecast

Published Jul 18, 2026 4:00 AM Source: ExchangeRates Event Time: Jul 18, 2026 4:00 AM

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The Japanese Yen Has a Powerful Long-Term Tailwind - MUFG USD/JPY Forecast

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ExchangeRates - https://www.exchangerates.org.uk/news/46544/2026-07-18-the-japanese-yen-has-a-powerful-long-term-tailwind-mufg-usd-jpy-forecast.html

Summary
The Japanese Yen has struggled to build on recent gains despite expectations for further Bank of Japan policy tightening, but MUFG believes investors are overlooking a structural shift that could provide significant long-term support for the currency. The US Dollar to Japanese Yen exchange rate (USD/JPY) traded close to recent cyclical.