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Japan intervenes in currency market with $31.8 billion to support yen
MULTIPLE REPORTS·Published ·Updated ·Event date ·Main source · Nikkei Asia
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Bank of Japan, Japanese Government
Japan
July 31, 2026
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Japan spent approximately $31.8 billion to buy yen.
The intervention was coordinated with U.S. authorities.
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Japan spent approximately $31.8 billion to buy yen. The intervention was coordinated with U.S. authorities.
- Earlier version 18/3/2026, 4:00:39 PM
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