# [Flash] USD/JPY at 157.67; Dollar Stops Falling as October US ISM Manufacturing Index Unexpectedly Rises

> USD/JPY was quoted at 157.67 in early Tokyo trading on November 3 after the dollar stopped its decline. The October US ISM manufacturing index came in above expectations, supporting the dollar. Markets were focused on the US midterm elections held the same day.

- Date: 2026-11-02 · published 2026-11-03T00:09:40.541Z
- Category: macro · region Japan · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/76424-flash-usd-jpy-at-157-67-dollar-stops-falling-as-october-us-ism-manufacturing
- Commodities: [Japanese Yen (JPY per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDJPY.md)

## Why it matters

A firmer dollar against the yen raises the yen cost of imported feed ingredients for Japanese buyers. The move is mainly a currency reaction and has little direct effect on feed supply.

## Read by commodity

- USDJPY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- zai.diamond.jp: https://zai.diamond.jp/articles/-/498347

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