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Japan Vows Close U.S. Treasury FX Coordination as Yen Slumps

9/8/2026

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Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Japan will keep close communication with the U.S. Treasury to ensure orderly FX markets.
The yen fell to 154.05 per dollar on September 7, its lowest since February.
On September 8 the yen traded around 153.58 per dollar, its strongest level since February.
Katayama affirmed Japan’s policy stance has not changed since the late-July coordinated intervention with the United States.

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Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Japan will keep close communication with the U.S. Treasury to ensure orderly FX markets.
The yen fell to 154.05 per dollar on September 7, its lowest since February.
On September 8 the yen traded around 153.58 per dollar, its strongest level since February.
Katayama affirmed Japan’s policy stance has not changed since the late-July coordinated intervention with the United States.