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JPY/USD: Why Yen Intervention by Japan and US Has Limited Impact

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 12 August 2026, 08:19 UTC By Erica Yokoyama and Mia Glass 1 min read
Key Points

The yen’s weakness has become a growing issue for Japan’s policymakers, given its role in driving up import prices and household living costs. It’s also become a worry for the US.

The yen’s weakness has become a growing issue for Japan’s policymakers, given its role in driving up import prices and household living costs. It’s also become a worry for the US.
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