[MARKET UPDATE] USD/JPY to fresh lows at Mimura speaks

The movement of USD/JPY to fresh lows suggests significant bearish sentiment for the dollar against the yen, potentially influenced by comments from Mimura, which might have affected market perception around interest rate expectations or risk sentiment.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 30 Apr 2026, 08:59 UTCOn the live feed at 08:39 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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08:42

Oman crude OSP calculated at USD 104.73/bbl for June (prev. USD 124.05/bbl in May)

08:40

Spain's stock market spokesperson says IBEX market data is now correct, issues have been resolved

08:39

[MARKET UPDATE] USD/JPY to fresh lows at Mimura speaks

08:38

Japanese Top Currency Diplomat Mimura says this is the final warning before action is taken; speculative moves in FX are mounting; getting closer to taking decisive steps; seeing speculative activity in FX market

08:30

Italian Unemployment Rate (Mar) 5.2% vs. Exp. 5.3% (Prev. 5.3%)

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This could heighten volatility in the forex markets and may have broader implications for asset classes correlated with currency flows.

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