The Japanese yen is facing its steepest drop in three months, prompting traders to expect more government action to support its value. Key to this situation is the Bank of Japan's position on interest rates, which directly impacts yen stability. Additionally, rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are shaping the global currency landscape.

Japan has spent over $100 billion defending the yen in 2026 as it nears the 160 level, with a rare US-Japan coordinated intervention marking the

The yen has weakened in recent days, edging closer to the psychologically important 160 level against the US dollar. The decline comes despite the widely watched move by…