BENGALURU, June 23 - The Japanese yen could weaken to 165 per dollar if the Federal Reserve raises interest rates this year, former Bank of Japan policymaker Sayuri Shirai said on Tuesday, as wide U.S.-Japan rate differentials and doubts about Tokyo's appetite for intervention maintain pressure on the currency.

The US dollar surged to a year-high on Tuesday, driven by expectations of a more aggressive Federal Reserve and ongoing Middle East uncertainty. Traders are anticipating rate…

BENGALURU, June 23 - The Japanese yen could weaken to 165 per dollar if the Federal Reserve raises interest rates this year, former Bank of Japan policymaker Sayuri Shirai said on…