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Japan Nears Yen Intervention as 159.35/USD Hits Trigger

5/1/2026

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Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said decisive action on the yen is nearing, with the yen near 159.35 per dollar.
Currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura warned of rising speculative moves as the yen fell below 160 per dollar, a level that has triggered interventions.
Japanese markets will close Monday through Wednesday for Golden Week, a period that could cause sharp yen swings due to thin liquidity.

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Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said decisive action on the yen is nearing, with the yen near 159.35 per dollar.
Currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura warned of rising speculative moves as the yen fell below 160 per dollar, a level that has triggered interventions.
Japanese markets will close Monday through Wednesday for Golden Week, a period that could cause sharp yen swings due to thin liquidity.