The US has stepped in to buy Japanese yen. Why?

6 verified updates • corroborated by 9 independent sources • tracked since August 02, 2026

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Aug 02, 08:30 PM 1 source: CNN
US buys Japanese yen as it drops to a 40-year low
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Aug 02, 09:30 PM 1 source: cnn.com
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Aug 02, 10:00 PM 3 sources: CNBC, CNN, Reuters
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Aug 02, 11:00 PM 5 sources: Al Jazeera, CNBC, CNN, Reuters, apnews.com
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Aug 02, 11:30 PM 6 sources: AP News, Al Jazeera, BBC News, CNBC, CNN, reuters.com
The US has stepped in to buy Japanese yen. Why?
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Aug 03, 12:00 AM 1 source: CNN