Japan Suspected of Massive Yen-Buying Intervention as Currency Surges Against Dollar

The yen surged sharply against the U.S. dollar on July 30, 2026. Reuters, citing Nikkei, reported Japan conducted a massive yen-buying intervention. The Ministry of Finance has not confirmed the action; its monthly intervention data shows no entry covering late July 2026. Two prior intervention windows are documented earlier in CY2026.