Japanese yen sinks to weakest level since 1986, keeping intervention risks in focus

The Japanese yen fell to its weakest level against the U.S. dollar since 1986, putting markets on alert for possible intervention by Japanese authorities. The move underscores persistent FX pressure and may spur volatility across currency markets, with intervention risk helping cap further downside in the yen.

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The Japanese yen fell to its weakest level against the U.S. dollar since 1986, putting markets on alert for possible intervention by Japanese authorities. The move underscores persistent FX pressure and may spur volatility across currency markets, with intervention risk helping cap further downside in the yen.