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USD/JPY Rises Near 164 Ahead of Central Bank Meetings

Published Jul 26, 2026 10:26 PM Source: Action Forex Event Time: Jul 26, 2026 10:26 PM
USD/JPY Rises Near 164 Ahead of Central Bank Meetings

Source: Action Forex - https://www.actionforex.com/contributors/fundamental-analysis/648531-usd-jpy-rises-near-164-ahead-of-central-bank-meetings/
Published: Jul 26, 2026 10:26 PM

The Japanese yen weakened toward 164 against the U.S. dollar, its lowest level in around 40 years. Middle East tensions supported the dollar, while concerns about Japan's finances and the large gap between U.S. and Japanese interest rates continued to pressure the yen.

Market context: This update is relevant to USD traders, with USDJPY as the primary instrument to monitor for follow-through, trend continuation, or headline volatility.