Yen slumps to two-week low after BOJ rate hike underwhelms

The Japanese yen faced a sharp decline against the dollar in the aftermath of the Bank of Japan's recent interest rate hike. This decision, which did not sit well with two dissenting policymakers, has sparked skepticism about forthcoming monetary policy adjustments. On a different note, easing oil prices reflected diminished supply concerns in Saudi Arabia, with overall currency markets exhibiting relative steadiness as traders evaluated global economic conditions.