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Dollar eclipses 161 yen amid fresh market intervention warnings
Dollar eclipses 161 yen amid fresh market intervention warnings
FRIDAY, JUNE 19, 2026
The American currency surged against the Japanese yen due to widening interest rate differences, prompting renewed warnings from government officials.BOT sees low risk of Thai currency crisis as reserves remain high
BOT sees low risk of Thai currency crisis as reserves remain high
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 2026
The BOT says Thailand is unlikely to face an Indonesia-style currency crisis despite a record current-account deficit, citing strong reserves and rising future investmentJapan’s record yen defence drains foreign reserves
Japan’s record yen defence drains foreign reserves
FRIDAY, JUNE 05, 2026
Japan’s foreign reserves fell by $77bn in May after record yen-buying intervention, raising scrutiny over US Treasury salesJapan and US finance chiefs reaffirm stance on yen volatility
Japan and US finance chiefs reaffirm stance on yen volatility
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
Satsuki Katayama says Tokyo and Washington will keep close coordination on currency swings, cyber risks and critical-mineral supply chains.Baht weakens as war risks and foreign fund flows hit sentiment
Baht weakens as war risks and foreign fund flows hit sentiment
MONDAY, APRIL 27, 2026
The Thai baht has entered a weaker and more volatile phase, pressured by Middle East tensions, foreign fund flows, dividend payments and uncertainty over global interest-rate decisions.Baht slides past 32 as Strait of Hormuz fears push oil above US$100
Baht slides past 32 as Strait of Hormuz fears push oil above US$100
FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 2026
The baht weakened past 32 to the dollar, hitting 32.21, as Hormuz fears drove oil above US$100 and boosted the US dollar.Baht weakens to 31.77 as dollar gains on war fears
Baht weakens to 31.77 as dollar gains on war fears
FRIDAY, MARCH 06, 2026
The baht fell to 31.77 per dollar as safe-haven demand lifted the greenback, with markets watching US jobs data and the FedBaht breaks 31 to hit 30.866 per dollar, strongest in nearly five years
Baht breaks 31 to hit 30.866 per dollar, strongest in nearly five years
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
The baht strengthened through 31.00 to 30.866 per US dollar—its firmest level in 4 years and 10 months—before easing to around 30.90-30.92, supported by a weaker dollar, record-high gold prices and gains in the yen and yuan.Dollar hits 2-month low below 154 yen in Tokyo
Dollar hits 2-month low below 154 yen in Tokyo
MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026
The dollar fell below 154 yen in Tokyo trading Monday (January 26) morning to hit its lowest level in about two and a half months, amid speculation about a possible coordinated yen-buying intervention by Japanese and US authorities.