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US Selling Euros for Yen Spurs Geopolitical Risk, BlackRock Says
Friday, August 7, 2026
The U.S. sold euros to support Japan's yen without prior notification to European policymakers, according to BlackRock Inc. BlackRock stated the action adds to geopolitical risks and reduces demand for longer-maturity government bonds. The timing and coordination details of the currency intervention were not specified in available reports.
