The US dollar has shown resilience, rising ahead of key events in Japan, including the Bank of Japan's (BoJ) rate decision and a national election. Prior to the BoJ's announcement, the dollar strengthened while the Japanese yen remained steady. Following the BoJ's decision to maintain its current interest rates, the dollar steadied and the yen exhibited choppy but stable behavior. BoJ Governor Ueda's comments highlighted uncertainties in trade, which contributed to the yen's stability. In the lead-up to Japan's national election, the yen weakened further against the dollar, reflecting market caution amid political risks. Concurrently, global and Asian stock markets have trended higher, supported by robust US consumer data, although the upcoming election in Japan introduces an element of risk to market sentiment.