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Japan said to have intervened in FX, Nikkei reports; a government official confirmed the intervention to Nikkei

Japan's intervention in the foreign exchange market to support the yen suggests a proactive stance to curb excessive yen depreciation.

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  • "The government and the Bank of Japan intervened again, buying yen, causing the yen to surge against the dollar to the 155 yen level."
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This coordinated action between the government and the Bank of Japan is likely to influence currency flows significantly, potentially leading to increased volatility in USD/JPY trading, as it indicates a commitment to stabilizing the currency amid broader market pressures.

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