The 7 most recent market catalysts affecting $USDJPY, each scored for sentiment and estimated stock impact. Sourced from SEC EDGAR filings and financial news, analysed automatically as they are published.
Sep 16, 2026
Macro/Central Bank
Neutral
Impact 75
Reported Earlier, Japan Trade Balance For August -1,105.6B Vs. -1,052.6B Est.; -638.3B (Revised) Prior
The larger-than-expected trade deficit for Japan in August signals ongoing challenges for the nation's economy, primarily driven by higher import costs (likely energy) and potentia…
Sep 9, 2026
Macro/Central Bank
Bearish
Impact 85
Bessent Says 'I Am the House Now' On the Yen: Is Bitcoin at Risk?
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's aggressive stance on the Japanese yen, claiming 'inside knowledge' of Japanese policy, indicates a strong, coordinated effort between the US and …
Sep 1, 2026
Macro/Central Bank
Bullish
Impact 85
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Emphasized Importance Of Sound Formulation And Communication Of Monetary Policy To Anchor Inflation Expectations In Meeting With Bank Of Japan Governor; Bessent Also Expressed Strong Support For Japan's Decisive Market And Monetary Steps To Address The Substantial Undervaluation Of The Yen; Noted The Role Of Yen Weakness In Contributing To Domestic Inflationary Pressures In Japan
The headline indicates a concerted effort between the US and Japan to address the substantially undervalued yen, which is a significant macro development. A stronger yen would nega…
Aug 14, 2026
Macro/Central Bank
Neutral
Impact 75
'Bessent Asked to Justify Yen Intervention in Letter from Warren' - Bloomberg
The Bloomberg article reports that Senator Elizabeth Warren has sent a letter to a financial official, likely a US Treasury or Federal Reserve representative (Bessent), demanding j…
Aug 4, 2026
Macro/Central Bank
Neutral
Impact 75
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Regarding JPY Intervention, We Assured Europeans It Was Just Reallocation Of Reserves; Japan Government Putting Policies In Place To Change Undervaluation; Don't Think Carry Trade Is Going To Go Away Entirely; If JPY Weakens Other Currencies Would Follow; We Have Seen Excess Volatility In Korean Won
US Treasury Secretary Bessent's comments from a CNBC interview clarify the nature of recent JPY intervention, stating it was a reallocation of reserves, not a direct market manipul…
Aug 4, 2026
Macro/Central Bank
Neutral
Impact 85
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, On Yen Intervention, Says They Are Making Serious Efforts To Stem Devluation In Currency; We Believe They Will Put Right Policies In Place
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's comments on serious efforts to stem Yen devaluation, made during a CNBC interview, signal a high likelihood of intervention or strong policy…
Jul 31, 2026
Macro/Central Bank
Neutral
Impact 85
U.S. Treasury Has Informed Banks That It May Intervene In Yen Market On Friday
The filing, based on a Reuters source, reveals that the U.S. Treasury has communicated to banks about a possible intervention in the yen market this Friday. This is a significant d…
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