Japan spent a record $73 billion defending the yen as it hovers near 160 per dollar. Top currency diplomat Mimura's silence fuels market intervention

TOKYO, June 30 : Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama reiterated on Tuesday that authorities stood ready to respond to currency moves, keeping the rhetoric unchanged despite…

The Japanese yen weakened to its lowest level against the U.S. dollar since 1986 on Tuesday, keeping investors on alert for possible intervention from Japanese authorities.

Japan's Finance Minister signals readiness to intervene as the yen nears 162 per dollar after a record $73B intervention, raising crypto carry trade

The Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the dollar, sparking speculation of government intervention. Despite past efforts, the yen continues to weaken due to a significant…

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

The yen slumped to levels not seen since 1986 on Tuesday, stoking worries that direct intervention from Tokyo was around the corner, while the dollar backed away from 13-month…

The Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the dollar, sparking intervention fears. Despite past efforts, the yen continues to weaken due to a significant interest rate gap.…

Japanese officials reiterated on Tuesday that they stand ready to respond to currency movements, maintaining the unchanged rhetoric despite the yen's...

TOKYO, June 30 : The yen's break through a long-defended 162-per-dollar level to its weakest in four decades has reinforced expectations Japan may tolerate more yen weakness, with…

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said authorities were ready to respond appropriately at any time, without giving stronger signals. The sharp decline has fuelled growing…

The Japanese yen fell to 162.27 per dollar on June 30, its weakest since 1986, reviving intervention bets as the BOJ-Fed rate gap pressures the currency.

Japan's yen hit a 40-year low near 162 per dollar. Tokyo may intervene, and history says that spells volatility for Bitcoin and crypto carry trades.

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.

Japan's Vice Finance Minister Mimura says the US has not objected to yen-buying intervention since April, with $72-73 billion deployed to stabilize the

TOKYO, July 1 : Japan's top currency diplomat said the country's intervention in the currency market two months ago to support the yen had been effective, and that some U.S.…

Japan spent a record $73 billion defending the yen as it hovers near 160 per dollar. Top currency diplomat Mimura's silence fuels market intervention

Yen intervention alone is unlikely to reverse losses while wide U.S.-Japan rate differentials keep supporting the dollar, said analysts.