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US dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after officials intervene in markets

August 2, 2026 · Houston, Texas Local News

TOKYO — The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.…

Japan’s inflation hits highest levels since 1982 as weak yen fans import costs

November 17, 2022 · Business

Japan’s core consumer inflation accelerated to a 40-year high in October as a weak yen pushed up the cost of imported commodities, which were already surging due to…