Forex & Trading·May 20, 2026

Morgan Stanley Japan CEO: Hope Yen to Gain to 140

Alberto Tamura, CEO at Morgan Stanley Japan, says he is hoping that the yen strengthens to around 140 against the dollar, and that action from the Bank of Japan is key for that to happen. He speaks with Shery Ahn from the sidelines of the Morgan Stanley and MUFG Japan Summit in Tokyo. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Morgan Stanley Japan CEO: Hope Yen to Gain to 140
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Alberto Tamura, CEO at Morgan Stanley Japan, says he is hoping that the yen strengthens to around 140 against the dollar, and that action from the Bank of Japan is key for that to happen. He speaks with Shery Ahn from the sidelines of the Morgan Stanley and MUFG Japan Summit in Tokyo. (Source: Bloomberg)

  • Alberto Tamura, CEO at Morgan Stanley Japan, says he is hoping that the yen strengthens to around 140 against the dollar, and that action from the Bank of Japan is key for that to happen.
  • He speaks with Shery Ahn from the sidelines of the Morgan Stanley and MUFG Japan Summit in Tokyo. (Source: Bloomberg)

Alberto Tamura, CEO at Morgan Stanley Japan, says he is hoping that the yen strengthens to around 140 against the dollar, and that action from the Bank of Japan is key for that to happen. He speaks with Shery Ahn from the sidelines of the Morgan Stanley and MUFG Japan Summit in Tokyo. (Source: Bloomberg)

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