Japan's MOF announces currency intervention totalled JPY 0 from December 29th to January 28th

Japan's Ministry of Finance reporting zero currency intervention during a key period suggests a potential shift in policy stance or market confidence.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 30 Jan 2026, 10:22 UTCOn the live feed at 10:02 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Japan's MOF announces currency intervention totalled JPY 0 from December 29th to January 28th

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This inaction may lead to speculation about the BoJ's tolerance for yen depreciation and its impact on future monetary policy decisions, particularly as it relates to the USD/JPY and broader currency dynamics.

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