# Japanese Yen gives back gains on risk-off markets and with NFP on tap

> The yen gave back earlier gains as USD/JPY rebounded to around 158.30 from a low of 157.26. The US dollar drew support from risk aversion amid a technology-share selloff and expectations for a stronger US October jobs report.

- Date: 2026-11-06 · published 2026-11-06T12:10:02.975Z
- Category: market · region Japan and United States · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/83834-japanese-yen-gives-back-gains-on-risk-off-markets-and-with-nfp-on-tap
- Commodities: [Japanese Yen (JPY per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDJPY.md)

## Why it matters

A stronger dollar against the yen raises the USD/JPY exchange rate, but the article also notes factors that could support further yen recovery. The US jobs report could shift expectations for Federal Reserve policy and add to currency volatility.

## Read by commodity

- USDJPY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- fxstreet.com: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/japanese-yen-gives-back-gains-on-risk-off-markets-and-with-nfp-on-tap-202611060948

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