“The impact of sharp fluctuations matters more than whether the yen is strong or weak…” Economist voices concern after the dollar reaches ¥152, citing it as a factor in companies holding back on investment; explanation of the outlook and the market-talked-about “Bessent head-and-shoulders pattern”

On the 8th, the yen temporarily rose to the ¥152-per-dollar range, reaching its highest level since February. It moved by more than ¥7 from the previous week, showing sharp volatility.

The news program “Watashi to News” examined the background to the sharp foreign-exchange fluctuations and their impact on society together with economist Sai Masumi (崔真淑). The focus was on explaining the background and the effects on daily life.

The article focuses on the impact of foreign-exchange fluctuations and also touches on the market-talked-about Bessent head-and-shoulders pattern as a point to watch going forward.