Japan wanted 'little bit of help' on yen from US, Trump says after intervention

CurrenciesFriday's move was first joint forex action by two countries since 2011The yen was trading near a 40-year low against the dollar before the intervention. (Photo by Akira Kodaka)Nikkei staff writersAugust 2, 2026 23:41 JSTUpdated on August 3, 2026 07:04 JSTTOKYO -- Japan and the U.S. conducted a coordinated intervention to support the yen on Friday, government sources said Sunday, the first time since 2011 that the two countries stepped in together to move the currency market.