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Yen weakens past 160 per dollar, eroding intervention gains
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First seen: Aug 29, 2026, 3:01 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 29, 2026, 3:31 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
The yen has weakened beyond 160 per U.S. dollar, reversing gains associated with earlier intervention efforts.
SO WHAT?
A sharply weaker yen can increase imported inflation and intensify pressure for further official intervention.
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