Yen traders watch BOJ, Fed meetings for clues on rate moves

CurrenciesFocus returns to interest spread after market attention shifted to fiscal policyMarket players are watching whether the yen will soften further against the dollar. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)FUTOSHI OGURIJuly 29, 2026 02:41 JSTTOKYO -- Currency traders are watching central bank meetings in the U.S. and Japan this week, despite the low likelihood of rate hikes, as the tone of their news conferences will shape monetary policy expectations in a market increasingly tied to interest rate trends.