What is USD/JPY today doing, and what are the key intraday levels?

USD/JPY today is hovering near 159.60 after a tight 159.30–159.65 European range. Immediate support sits at 159.30, with resistance at 159.65 and the ¥160 figure. A break above 159.65 would target 160.00, while a drop below 159.30 could invite a quick pullback into the mid-159s.

Why does WTI near $100 matter to the dollar yen rate?

Japan imports most of its energy, so higher crude widens trade costs and can weaken the yen. With WTI near $100, companies may hedge more dollars and inflation expectations can firm. That setup supports the dollar yen rate and helps keep USD/JPY today closer to session highs.

What could push USD/JPY through 160 today?

A clean move above 159.65 with rising US yields, stronger US data, or oil breaking above $100 could fuel momentum through ¥160. A quiet cross-yen backdrop also helps. Conversely, softer yields, equity risk-off, or official caution could stall the attempt and keep ranges intact for longer.

How do euro yen moves affect USD/JPY?

Euro yen moves reflect European rates and growth signals. When EUR/JPY eases due to softer euro or risk sentiment, cross-yen demand can fade. If USD stays firm on yields, USD/JPY today can hold up even while crosses retrace, creating a split where the dollar outperforms and crosses lag.

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USD/JPY March 24: Near ¥160 as Oil Stays High; Tight Range in Europe

ByDanny Kontos March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

USD/JPY today is pinned near 159.60 after spending Europe in a tight 159.30–159.65 range. Oil remains high, with WTI near $100, which supports dollar bids and keeps yen on the back foot. Major peers softened against the greenback, while cross-yen pairs eased. With the pair near session highs and ¥160 in view, traders in Japan are watching near-term volatility, carry trades, and sector impacts. We outline key levels, drivers, and what to monitor into the Tokyo fix and the US session.