In a major effort to stabilize the yen, Japan spent a staggering 3.168 trillion yen ($20.69 billion) on currency intervention in just two days this past July. This intervention, aimed at supporting the Japanese yen, took place on July 11 and 12. During this time, Japan’s currency intervention helped the yen rise from a low of 161.76 yen per dollar to 157.30 yen.
Japan's currency intervention was triggered by a sharp decline in the yen's value. On July 11, the yen had hit a 24-year low against the dollar. As the yen weakened, the Japanese Ministry of Finance (MOF) decided that currency intervention was necessary to stabilize the market and prevent further depreciation.
Several factors contributed to the yen's depreciation. The U.S. Federal Reserve's rising interest rates made the dollar more attractive to investors. At the same time, Japan's economic recovery remained sluggish. These elements combined to put significant pressure on the yen. As a result, Japan’s currency intervention sought to stop the yen from falling further and to stabilize the exchange rate.
The yen appreciated significantly. In the two days of intervention, the yen strengthened from 161.76 yen per dollar to 157.30 yen. This intervention was effective in the short term, but the market remains sensitive to currency fluctuations. Japan’s Ministry of Finance continues to monitor the situation closely.
While the recent currency intervention was successful in stabilizing the yen temporarily, the Japanese government is likely to take further action if the yen's value continues to decline.
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