# USD/JPY: Yen Falls Below 160 Per Dollar to Weakest Mark Since 2024

> The yen extended its slide beyond 160 per dollar to its weakest level of the year. Finance Minister Katayama said authorities were standing by to respond to foreign-exchange moves as needed.

- Date: 2026-05-01 · published 2026-05-01T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Japan · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/19971-usd-jpy-yen-falls-below-160-per-dollar-to-weakest-mark-since-2024
- Commodities: [Japanese Yen (JPY per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDJPY.md)

## Why it matters

Yen weakness at 160 raises dollar-yen pressure, but the official warning limits further downside. The effect on feed prices is indirect and modest.

## Read by commodity

- USDJPY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- bloomberg.com: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-29/yen-hits-key-160-per-dollar-level-as-traders-eye-boj-next-steps

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