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Japan Timesworld20 hrs ago
Japan Yen Trades Near 40-Year Low Against Dollar
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama repeated standard warnings that authorities will act as needed. An Oxford Economics analyst said the approach to intervention may be shifting.
france24.compolitics10 days ago
Malawi tightens foreign-exchange bureau rules with shorter licences, higher capital rules and spot-only trading
AllAfrica reported that the Reserve Bank of Malawi has rolled out a new licensing regime for foreign-exchange bureaus featuring shorter cycles, higher capital thresholds, spot-only trading and mandatory system integration. The changes align the sector with the Foreign Exchange Ac…
riotimesonline.comworld16 days ago
Asian Currencies Show Mixed Moves Against U.S. Dollar Over Past Month
Eleven Asian currencies recorded gains or losses ranging from plus 2 percent to minus 4.2 percent versus the U.S. dollar during the past month. India posted the largest advance while Malaysia recorded the steepest decline.
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koreaherald.comworld27 days ago
South Korea Finance Ministry Vows Action on Speculative FX Trading
Officials met with bank representatives Tuesday to discuss monitoring of foreign exchange markets. The ministry said it will conduct inspections of speculative trading and take stern measures against activities that disrupt market order.
japantimes.co.jpworld28 days ago
Korean Won Hits Weakest Level Since 2009 as Authorities Blame Speculation and Vow Intervention
The Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Bank of Korea issued a joint statement pledging firm measures against excessive foreign-exchange swings after the won hit a 17-year low.
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South Korean Officials Pledge Action Against Speculative FX Trades as Won Weakens
Top economic policymakers held an emergency meeting Sunday and said they will investigate and punish market-disruptive trading. The won reached its weakest level against the U.S. dollar since 2009 amid foreign investor selling.
japantimes.co.jpworld33 days ago
Yen Returns to ¥160 per Dollar a Month After Intervention
The yen traded near ¥160 to the dollar on Wednesday, the level that previously prompted official action. The Finance Ministry reported spending ¥11.73 trillion to support the currency between April 28 and May 27.
japantimes.co.jppolitics38 days ago
Japan Officials Monitor Yen, Ready to Intervene
Japan's deputy chief cabinet secretary and chief cabinet secretary both expressed worry about sharp foreign-exchange fluctuations driven by speculation. Officials said the government will respond appropriately to any disorderly moves.
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financialpost.comfinance45 days ago
Asian Currencies Face Pressure From Rising Oil Prices and Strong Dollar
Rising oil prices and a stronger dollar are placing pressure on Asian foreign-exchange reserves. The reserves were accumulated after the 1997 financial crisis.
dnaindia.comworld53 days ago
India Government Tightens Curbs on Foreign Capital Outflows
India's government has intensified measures to limit foreign capital outflows and protect the economy from effects of the Iran war. The steps include further restrictions on overseas investments and transfers. Officials are also monitoring currency markets and liquidity condition…
Cnbcfinance55 days ago
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Discusses Japan Yen Policy and BOJ Rate Path
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Japanese officials amid recent yen volatility and signaled that the strength of Japan's economy should be reflected in its exchange rate. Economist Martin Schulz said Bessent is not entirely negative on Japan's currency intervention…
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User-providedfinance55 days agoUpdated
U.S. and Japan Finance Chiefs Meet
The U.S. Treasury Secretary met with Japan's Finance Minister in Tokyo on May 12, 2026. The two sides agreed they have been effectively coordinating on foreign exchange issues and will maintain that cooperation. A Bank of America strategist said he expects the yen to continue dep…
rediff.compolitics56 days agoUpdated
Modi Urges Indians to Work From Home, Cut Gold Purchases and Limit Foreign Travel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on citizens to revive remote work, carpool, cut fertiliser use in half and stop buying gold for a year to conserve fuel and foreign exchange. The appeal came as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz for more than two-and-a-half months has driven…
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Benzingafinance56 days ago
Japan Intervenes In Currency Market With $35 Billion Yen Purchase
Japanese officials issued a warning about speculative trading in the yen last week, prompting a 3% one-day gain in the currency. The Bank of Japan followed with intervention that cost up to $35 billion, according to central bank accounts. The U.S. dollar traded around 157 yen aft…
japantimes.co.jppolitics61 days ago
Japan Currency Official Says IMF Free-Floating Classification Allows FX Intervention
A senior Japanese currency diplomat said the International Monetary Fund's classification of the yen as free floating does not limit how often authorities can intervene in foreign exchange markets. The official declined to comment on current forex levels but stated that intervent…
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citizen.co.zafinance80 days ago
Brazil's Government Plans to Increase Foreign-Exchange-Linked Debt Share
Brazil's government intends to further expand its share of foreign-exchange-linked debt beyond this year's planned increase. Treasury Secretary Daniel Leal stated this in an interview. The move follows the government's expansion plans for the current year.
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South Korea Bank of Korea Governor Nominee Comments on March Dollar-Won Exchange Rate Volatility
South Korea's Bank of Korea governor nominee Shin stated that the dollar-won exchange rate movement in March was overly sharp. He attributed part of the volatility to foreign exchange forward activity. The comments were made in the context of recent currency fluctuations.
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