{
  "id": 7844810,
  "title": "Japanese Yen falls as US Federal Reserve delivers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/japanese-yen-falls-as-us-federal-reserve-delivers",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-16T18:32:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/japanese-yen-falls-as-us-federal-reserve-delivers-202609161832"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The USD/JPY currency pair reached fresh weekly highs in the 155.50 range after the US Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point interest rate hike. The US Dollar resumed its weekly advance, following a brief pause before the announcement from the Federal Open Market Committee. The Federal Open Market Committee's Summary of Economic Projections indicated that at least one more rate hike would occur before the year's end, with 12 out of 18 officials predicting one more 25 bps hike and 4 officials anticipating two hikes. Only 2 members believed no further rate increases would be made this year. Inflation concerns persisted, with policymakers projecting end-2026 PCE inflation at 3.7% compared to 3.6% in June, and core inflation at 3.4% versus 3.3%. Employment expectations showed an anticipated 4.1% unemployment rate at year-end, up from 4.3% in June, while GDP growth was forecasted at 2.3% for 2026, up from 2.2% in June. The USD/JPY pair traded at 155.55, establishing fresh weekly highs, although it remained bearish as it held below key moving averages, such as the 20-day, 200-day, and 100-day SMAs. Traders noted that the layered overhead supply from these averages suggested rallies were likely to be met with selling pressure. On the upside, initial resistance was identified at the 20-day SMA near 157.03, followed by the 200-day SMA at 158.41 and then the 100-day SMA at 159.53, with a sustained break needed to alleviate the current bearish pressure. On the downside, the 155.00 level served as immediate support ahead of the 154.50 zone.",
  "summary": "The USD/JPY pair trades at fresh weekly highs in the 155.50 price zone after the United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) delivered the expected 25 basis point (bps) interest rate hike. The US Dollar (USD) resumed its weekly advance with the headlines, following a pause ahead of the announcement.",
  "key_points": [
    "USD/JPY reaches weekly highs at 155.50 after Fed's 25 basis point rate hike",
    "12 of 18 officials predict additional rate hike before year-end",
    "Inflation concerns persist with PCE forecast at 3.7% for end-2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "US Federal Reserve says inflation remains high, rate hike to support targets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/us-federal-reserve-says-inflation-remains-high-rate-hike-to-support",
        "published": "2026-09-16T18:36:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "US Federal Reserve hikes rates, sees more tightening in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/us-federal-reserve-hikes-rates-sees-more-tightening-in-search-of",
        "published": "2026-09-16T19:56:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}