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Ministry of Finance of Japan

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Yen volatility persists as intervention gains fade

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Latest: US Treasury Secretary Bessent clarifies yen intervention funding

Following a coordinated U.S.-Japan yen-buying operation on July 30-31, 2026, the Japanese yen has faced renewed downward pressure. This joint action—the first of its kind since 1998—involved approximately $59 billion in

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Japan rate hikes, yen weakness, and US-Japan intervention

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Latest: Japanese yen dominance challenged in global carry trades

In late July 2026, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) maintained its short-term policy rate at approximately 1% while raising its GDP growth outlooks. To combat a yen slide near ¥164, the U.S. and Japan conducted a historic joint i