US and Japan intervene, pushing dollar below 160 yen
The U.S. and Japan coordinated to intervene in currency markets, pushing the dollar below 160 yen. This rare joint action aims to stabilize exchange rates, reduce Japanese inflation, and boost U.S. ex
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2 Aug 2026 1 days ago 1 min read
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The U.S. dollar fell sharply below 160 yen on Monday after the Trump administration and Japanโs finance ministry said they had stepped into the market