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Japanese Yen Plunges to Near 40-Year Low

VNExpress Kinh Doanh • 06/19/2026 Neutral
Japanese Yen Plunges to Near 40-Year Low

Summary

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The Japanese Yen plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four decades, trading around 161,455 yen per USD. Analysts predict that Tokyo may implement a new intervention by selling USD.

AI quick analysis

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Market Context & Analysis Scope

  • The market is currently influenced by fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, particularly the decline in the value of the Japanese Yen.
  • The analysis will focus on the group of industries related to business and investment activities in the foreign exchange market.

Impact mechanism

« Pressure to Sell USD — »

  • A potential USD sale intervention from Tokyo is forecasted, which may lead to a decrease in USD value and an increase in other currencies, including the Japanese Yen.

« Certainty of the News — »

  • However, it is worth noting that analysts have previously forecasted the possibility of a USD sale intervention from Tokyo, but it remains unclear whether it will actually occur.
  • Industry Group/Stocks Benefiting or Under Pressure:
  • Benefiting:

Banking Stocks

  • A decrease in USD value may lead to increased profits from foreign exchange and business operations.

Technology Stocks

  • An increase in other currencies may lead to business growth and profits for technology companies.
  • Under Pressure:

Oil and Gas Stocks

  • A decrease in USD value may lead to a decrease in crude oil prices, affecting the profits of oil and gas companies.

Risks to watch

  • Risk of market foreign exchange instability and the possibility of a USD sale intervention from Tokyo.
  • Risk of a change in monetary policy from the Bank of Japan.
  • Short-Term Timeframe:
  • The short-term timeframe will focus on fluctuations within this week, with observation of market foreign exchange developments and business operations of companies.

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Potentially affected tickers

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Source excerpt

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Yen Nhat plummeted to its lowest level in nearly four decades, sparking speculation of a potential new intervention by Tokyo to sell USD.