# Yen Weakens on Soft Economic Data Ahead of BOJ Decision

> The yen slipped to around 142.4 per dollar, its second straight daily loss, after weak Japanese industrial production and retail sales. Markets awaited a Bank of Japan decision expected to hold rates at 0.5%, while US Treasury Secretary Bessent reported substantial trade talks with Japan.

- Date: 2025-04-30 · published 2025-04-30T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Japan · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/25374-yen-weakens-on-soft-economic-data-ahead-of-boj-decision
- Commodities: [Japanese Yen (JPY per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDJPY.md)

## Why it matters

Weak Japanese data and expected BoJ caution weaken the yen, raising dollar-priced import costs for Japanese feed buyers. Trade talk progress could ease tensions but has limited direct grain impact.

## Read by commodity

- USDJPY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- tradingview.com: https://www.tradingview.com/news/te_news:456834:0-yen-weakens-on-soft-economic-data-ahead-of-boj-decision/

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