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The yen weakened to nearly 160 against the U.S. dollar earlier this month, levels not seen since July 2024 when the Japanese government conducted record-scale yen-buying operations.

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He thinks Japanese authorities intervening alone is more likely, especially if the yen pushes back toward 160 against the dollar.

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“The Japanese yen is not the Indian rupee or Turkish lira, where a long-term inflation risk premium means that another record low against the U.S. dollar is probably just a matter of time,” Callow said.

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“If they’re running up against the 22% price increase year-to-date, they may pull down their buying programs to see if they can buy a dip, or they can buy when prices stabilize.”

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His visit is the latest example of U.S. postwar allies seeking new opportunities around the world as a hedge against the uncertainty of trade and diplomatic ties with Washington.

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