Japan spent $73 billion buying yen between April and May 2026. Top official Atsushi Mimura calls it a success. The yen is still near 160 against the dollar.

The Japanese yen weakened past ¥162 per dollar for the first time since 1986, reigniting speculation about currency intervention after Japan spent $72.5B

Japan spent $73 billion buying yen between April and May 2026. Top official Atsushi Mimura calls it a success. The yen is still near 160 against the dollar.