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fxJun 12, 2026, 5:44 PM

Yen Weakness Sparks Intervention Concerns as USD/JPY Remains Elevated

Scotiabank strategists warn that USD/JPY's persistent strength above prior intervention-trigger levels raises the risk of Japanese authorities stepping in to support the yen.

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Analysts at Scotiabank note that USD/JPY is trading steady but at elevated levels, having already surpassed thresholds that previously prompted intervention by Japanese authorities. The pair's sustained weakness of the yen is fueling speculation that the Ministry of Finance may act to curb further depreciation.

A 25-basis-point rate hike by the Bank of Japan is widely expected on Tuesday, with markets pricing in nearly one additional increase thereafter. However, the BoJ's cautious tightening path has so far failed to reverse the yen's downward trend, leaving intervention as a potential near-term tool to manage currency volatility.

Source: FXStreet Forex News