The pound experienced its greatest weekly fall of the year against the yen. This was primarily due to a significant cash injection into the Japanese economy aimed at supporting the yen. The move followed signals from the Japanese government about potential changes in monetary policy, which resulted in a sharp decline in the pound yen rate.
Similarly, the pound weakened against the dollar, hitting its lowest level in the past month. Despite these setbacks, the pound managed to maintain stability against the euro.
On Thursday, sterling lost 3% against the yen but later regained 0.3%. Overall, the pound has clearly been under pressure against the Japanese currency, with 1 pound currently equaling 181.15 yen. Over the week, the pound fell by 2.7% in this pair. In comparison, it dropped around 0.3% against the US dollar in the last session, hovering near $1.25.
Upcoming decisions by the Bank of England (BoE) could explain these shifts. The BoE is scheduled for a meeting next week, where no changes in monetary policy are expected. Thus, interest rates are likely to remain unchanged. Analysts and traders will be focusing on the bank’s projections for UK economic growth and inflation, which could indicate future interest rate directions. The expectation of lower inflation suggests a potential decrease in rates, which may further impact the pound’s value.
The yen has been strengthening against a range of major currencies, including the pound. Traders are closely monitoring global interest rate trends, with Japan’s monetary policy direction appearing particularly promising.
