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Asia Strategists Eye Yen Intervention, Tech Stocks Post-Warsh

Asia Strategists Eye Yen Intervention, Tech Stocks Post-Warsh
Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 17 June 2026, 23:45 UTC By Matthew Burgess, Carmeli Argana 1 min read
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Asia Strategists Eye Yen Intervention, Tech Stocks Post-Warsh Strategists say markets are on watch for yen intervention after the Federal Reserve took a hawkish stance at Kevin Warsh’s debut meeting as governor, triggering a drop in the currency to levels that have previously prompted Japan’s finance ministry to step in. Higher US yields put pressure on Asian currencies more broadly, while making it harder for the region’s central banks to lower rates without risking further weakening. Tech...

Asia Strategists Eye Yen Intervention, Tech Stocks Post-Warsh Strategists say markets are on watch for yen intervention after the Federal Reserve took a hawkish stance at Kevin Warsh’s debut meeting as governor, triggering a drop in the currency to levels that have previously prompted Japan’s finance ministry to step in. Higher US yields put pressure on Asian currencies more broadly, while making it harder for the region’s central banks to lower rates without risking further weakening. Tech sector shares are poised to fall following US counterparts as markets factor in an earlier-than-expected hike. [Image text:] JPX TOKO STOCK EXCHANGE
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