https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yen-teeters-on-cusp-of-40-year-low-as-boj-hike-fails-to-stem-routContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yen-teeters-on-cusp-of-40-year-low-as-boj-hike-fails-to-stem-routhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yen-teeters-on-cusp-of-40-year-low-as-boj-hike-fails-to-stem-rout#u8044Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:21:17 +0000The Japanese yen has fallen past 161 against the US dollar, approaching its weakest level in four decades. Recent efforts by the Bank of Japan to raise rates and an intervention exceeding $70 billion failed to stabilize the currency. Markets are now anticipating further action from Japanese authorities.What's confirmed:The yen is nearing a 40-year low.The Bank of Japan implemented a rate hike that failed to stop the currency rout.Japan conducted an intervention of more than $70 billion to support the yen.The yen has fallen past 161 against the US dollar.Still unconfirmed:Japan may act any time