Gains continue after reports of rate check by Federal Reserve
Speculation over the possibility of an intervention to support the yen continued at the start of the Japan trading week. © Reuters
Nikkei staff writers
January 26, 2026 08:28 JST
TOKYO — The yen gained against the dollar in early trading here Monday, touching the 154 level for the first time since Dec. 17 after reports that U.S. authorities had taken a preliminary step toward intervening to support Japan’s currency.