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fxJul 30, 2026, 2:08 PM

Japanese Yen Soars on Suspected Intervention, USD/JPY Slides Below 160

The Japanese yen surged sharply during U.S. trading hours on Thursday, pushing USD/JPY below the 160 level amid speculation of official intervention by Japanese authorities.

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The yen jumped across the board during the American session on Thursday without an immediately obvious catalyst. The move was broad-based and rapid, triggering a sharp drop in USD/JPY below the psychologically important 160.00 handle.

Market participants interpreted the sudden strength as a possible sign that Japan's Ministry of Finance had finally stepped into the market to support the currency, following days of verbal warnings. No official confirmation was immediately available.

The pair's decline below 160.00 marked a notable reversal after trading higher earlier in the week. Traders are now watching for further volatility and any official comments from Tokyo.

Source: FXStreet Forex News