USD/JPY rises to ¥159.64, above yesterday's high and marking a new post-intervention rebound high in Tokyo trading

The story

USD/JPY rose as the dollar strengthened against a backdrop of higher US Treasury yields, reaching ¥159.64. This was above the previous day's high of ¥159.60, putting the pair near its highest level since 31 July.

The article reports that the pair updated its rebound high after briefly falling following the intervention. The rebound high was said to be around ¥159.61, indicating that the post-intervention recovery was being closely watched.

The article does not give any forecast of future movements at this level or a definitive outlook for price action, and is limited to the facts and observed market levels at the time.

At a glance

Currency pairUSD/JPY (dollar-yen)

LevelRose to ¥159.64

HighAbove yesterday's high of ¥159.60

Post-intervention reboundUpdated the post-intervention rebound high, said to be around ¥159.61

As of18 August 2026 13:17 (Tokyo FX)

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