On April 3, 2026, the dollar could reach ¥160 in thin trading during Good Friday market closures, said Juntaro Morimoto of Sony Financial Group, warning of sharp swings if US jobs data surprises. Satsuki Katayama reiterated readiness to intervene, stressing the need to counter excessive FX volatility and its impact on the economy.

2026-04-03

On April 3, 2026, the dollar could reach ¥160 in thin trading during Good Friday market closures, said Juntaro Morimoto of Sony Financial Group, warning of sharp swings if US jobs data surprises. Satsuki Katayama reiterated readiness to intervene, stressing the need to counter excessive FX volatility and its impact on the economy.