As the yen plunges to 159 per dollar for the first time in 18 months, Japan's Vice Finance Minister Mimura warns that "all measures are on the table" for currency intervention. Explore the background of the rapid yen depreciation amid dissolution election reports, Japan's intervention history, and what lies ahead for the currency markets.

Japan's Finance Minister Katayama signals strong willingness to intervene in currency markets amid persistent yen depreciation. Despite the Bank of Japan's rate hike in December 2025, the yen continues to weaken to 157-level against the dollar, raising market concerns about potential intervention based on Japan-U.S. joint statement.

Tanaka Kikinzoku sets gold price at record 24,414 yen per gram. Comprehensive analysis of gold, platinum, and silver price trends, underlying factors, and outlook for 2026.

In December 2024, Finance Minister Kato expressed strong concern over yen weakness reaching 157 per dollar, warning of "appropriate response to excessive movements" and hinting at potential currency intervention. Analysis of Japan's over ¥15 trillion interventions in 2024, the US-Japan interest rate gap driving yen weakness, and impacts on living costs.

The Bank of Japan raises policy rates to 0.75%, the highest level since 1995. A comprehensive analysis of this historic monetary policy shift aimed at addressing inflation and yen depreciation, including economic impacts and future outlook.