Japanese media reports that the ruling party leadership election could be in early October.
Following the weekend news:
Yen is off to a weak start with the resignation of Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba
Monday open levels, indicative FX prices, 8 September '25. Japan PM Ishiba quit, yen lower
- USD/JPY update, around 148.10. ICYMI, JPY slammed lower after Japan PM Ishiba resigned
- USD/JPY - we got a gap to fill!
Asahi with the speculation on the date.
The Bank of Japan meet on September 189 and 19 and 'on hold' is the widespread expoectations. This would seem to lock it in.
