“U.S., Japan confirm coordinated yen intervention, signal readiness for more”
August 25, 2026
“Japan’s Finance Ministry said it conducted a coordinated yen-buying intervention with the U.S. Treasury on Friday.
Japan said it “will not hesitate to conduct further coordinated interventions in the future” and remains in close communication with the U.S. Treasury.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also confirmed the action in a statement, saying, “Friday’s coordinated foreign exchange actions countered disorderly yen movements.”…”
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/03/yen-intervention-us-japan-trump-bessent-katayama.html