Japanese Yen exchange rate today 5/27/2025: Japanese Yen falls as safe haven demand weakens

Domestic Japanese Yen exchange rate today May 27, 2025

* The Japanese Yen buying and selling rates at the State Bank's Exchange increased slightly, currently at: 166 VND - 184 VND.

In the "black market", the black market Japanese yen exchange rate as of 4:30 a.m. on May 27, 2025 increased slightly, trading around 181.22 VND/JPY.

The Japanese yen exchange rate at domestic commercial banks recorded a strong upward trend at most units, except for Techcombank which had a slight downward adjustment.

Vietcombank listed the buying price at 174.90 JPY and the selling price at 186.02 JPY, a slight increase of 0.31 VND (buy) and 0.34 VND (sell).

VietinBank kept the exchange rate unchanged from the previous day, at 177.82 - 187.52 JPY.

BIDV adjusted up 0.45 VND (buy) and 0.43 VND (sell), to 177.58 - 185.84 JPY.

Agribank increased the most in the Big4 group, with an increase of 1.14 VND (buy) and 1.18 VND (sell), reaching 177.73 - 185.88 JPY.

Eximbank also increased by 0.47 VND (buy) and 0.50 VND (sell), currently trading at 178.37 - 184.53 JPY.

Sacombank slightly adjusted up 0.38 VND in both directions, buying at 177.91 and selling at 185.42 JPY.

Techcombank was the only bank to reduce prices, losing 0.65 VND (buy) and 0.81 VND (sell), down to 174.49 - 184.85 JPY.

NCB increased sharply by 1.25 VND (buy) and 1.05 VND (sell), to 176.43 - 186.59 JPY.

HSBC recorded the highest increase of the day: an increase of 1.45 VND in buying and 1.51 VND in selling, reaching 177.60 - 185.43 JPY.

USD/JPY exchange rate today 5/27/2025

In the international market, the USD/JPY exchange rate recorded at 4:30 was trading at 142.84 USD/JPY, up 0.19% compared to the closing price yesterday (May 26).

The Japanese Yen (JPY) continued to be under pressure as safe-haven demand weakened following US President Donald Trump's decision to postpone imposing a 50% tariff on goods from the EU until July 9.

The more positive market sentiment led to selling in the JPY, which contributed to a slight recovery in USD/JPY from the month low of 142.20.

However, hopes of a trade deal between Japan and the US and expectations that the Bank of Japan (BoJ) will continue to raise interest rates are making investors more cautious about betting on a sharp fall in the yen.

Indeed, higher-than-expected inflation data in Japan suggests price pressures remain, and BoJ officials have hinted that further rate hikes could be possible if the economic situation improves.

On the other hand, the US dollar is under pressure from the worsening US financial situation. Mr. Trump’s proposed tax cuts and massive spending could add $4,000 billion to the national debt over the next 10 years.

Forecasts that the Fed will continue to cut interest rates this year are also pushing the dollar to its lowest level in nearly a month, a factor that could support the yen.

On the other hand, geopolitical factors are driving demand for safe havens again. Russia’s drone and missile attacks in Ukraine, as well as Israel’s deadly airstrikes in Gaza, are adding to investors’ concerns. These developments leave the JPY with room for support if tensions continue to escalate.

This week, the market will monitor a series of important US economic data such as durable goods orders, first-quarter GDP (preliminary) and personal consumption expenditure (PCE) price index.

In addition, the FOMC meeting minutes will be key to help guide the USD more clearly. At the same time, the Tokyo CPI index released at the end of the week can also strongly influence the BoJ's monetary policy outlook.