Japan spends record ¥15.39 trillion in July-August forex interventions

The figure marked the largest-ever monthly amount spent on yen-buying, dollar-selling interventions.

CurrenciesThis year has seen two rounds of currency support measures totaling a record $170bnThe growing scale of currency interventions highlights the challenge governments face in influencing exchange rates amid rising cross-border capital flows. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)MITSURU OBEAugust 28, 2026 19:31 JSTTOKYO -