Yen Struggles to Reverse Weakness: Structural Headwinds Limit Intervention Success
Currencies
Structural headwinds constrain currency movements, with analysts pointing to potential 2027 rally
The Japanese yen has remained tightly bound between 157 and 158 per dollar over recent months, trading within a narrow range. (Photo by Naoko Inoue)
JADA NAGUMO
November 9, 2026 09:00 JST
TOKYO — The Japanese yen has hovered in a range of around 157 to 158 per dollar for over a month as structural challenges hinder a sustained rise, with new data highlighting the limits of government intervention.
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