NYT
Why Japan Is Struggling to Stop the Yen’s Decline
Friday, August 14, 2026
The Japanese yen declined against the U.S. dollar following a period of gains that occurred after U.S. Treasury intervention. The yen's recent weakness has raised questions about Japan's fiscal spending trajectory. Japan's central bank has limited tools to strengthen the currency without raising domestic interest rates, which could slow economic growth.
Original reporting: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/business/japan-yen-intervention.html
