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Japanese Yen Surges Past 158 Against Dollar as Intervention Speculation Mounts

Japan's yen briefly rallied past 158 against the US dollar on Thursday, triggering market speculation about possible government intervention to support the weakening currency amid fiscal concerns.

By Khairul Anuar · 31 Jul 2026 · 5 min read

Japanese Yen Struggles Near 40-Year Low Despite Rate Hike and Intervention Efforts

The Japanese yen hovered near 40-year lows this week despite a Bank of Japan rate increase and government intervention, reflecting persistent investor concerns about Japan's economic outlook and fiscal policy under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

By Aiman Tan · 19 Jun 2026 · 5 min read

Japanese Yen Surges Past 158 Against Dollar as Intervention Speculation Mounts

Japanese Yen Struggles Near 40-Year Low Despite Rate Hike and Intervention Efforts

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