Yen Whiplash: Trump’s Surprise Japan Deal Shakes Dollar as Ishiba Rumors Rattle Markets
🇺🇸 Trump Announces Japan Trade Deal
Lowers tariffs on auto imports
Avoids new levies on Japan
💴 Yen Strengthens, Then Slips
Hit strongest level since July 11 at 146.20
Dropped on resignation rumors of PM Ishiba
🏛️ Ishiba Resignation Rumors Rejected
PM says “completely unfounded”
Yen stabilizes at 146.83
🏦 Potential BoJ Rate Hike in Sight
Trade deal strengthens yen outlook
May give Bank of Japan space to tighten policy
🌍 Global FX & Equities Muted
Euro near 4-year high, slight drop
Sterling edges up
Aussie dollar boosted by global trade optimism