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Japanese Yen Slides Past 160 Per Dollar, Undermining Recent Intervention Efforts
The Japanese yen has weakened beyond the 160 mark against the US dollar, erasing gains from previous central bank interventions. Market analysts warn that continued volatility could pressure both Japanese monetary policy and broader global interest rates.
28 Aug, 15:54 — 28 Aug, 23:30
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bloombergHigh1d ago
Yen Weakens Past 160 Per Dollar, Eroding Intervention Gain
The yen weakened past the key 160-per-dollar level as it extends a slide that’s erased more than half of its intervention-fueled gains.
By John Cheng and Ruth Carson
Read full article →japan-timesMostly Factual1d ago
Yen weakens past ¥160 per dollar, eroding intervention gains
Traders now are carefully watching yen levels for signs of when authorities might move to protect the currency.
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First report: bloomberg · 28 Aug, 15:54|Full coverage: 2 · 8h|Window: 8h
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