Japanese Yen Strengthens Sharply Following Reported Official Market Intervention
The Japanese yen surged sharply against the US dollar, marking its strongest one-day gain in nearly two years, amid reports of official intervention by Japan's government and the Bank of Japan to support the currency. Market sources indicated coordinated action with South Korea, aiming to curb the yen's decline to four-decade lows. The intervention preceded the Bank of Japan's policy meeting, where rates are expected to remain steady, with some analysts anticipating a future rate hike. US dollar weakness and inflation concerns also influenced currency movements.
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mint broke this story on 30 Jul, 07:56 pm. Other outlets followed.