Japanese Yen (JPY) Hits 40-Year Low at 162.27 Against Dollar
Published on Β· Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowThe Japanese yen (JPY) fell to 162.27 per U.S. dollar, its lowest level since 1986, leading to potential intervention from Japanese authorities. Japan's Finance Minister stated the government is prepared to take action against excessive currency fluctuations. Between April and May, over 11.7 trillion yen ($72.8 billion) was deployed to support the currency. The Bank of Japan has also raised its benchmark interest rate to 1%, the highest in over 30 years, indicating ongoing monetary policy normalization.
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