Published Aug 24, 2026, 5:15 PM ET · Updated 3 months ago · 1 source
Weakening Japanese Yen and Global Bond Yields Prompt US Intervention
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The significant depreciation of the Japanese yen against the dollar, coupled with long-term structural forces and government borrowing, is contributing to rising global borrowing costs, with the US 30-year Treasury bond reaching multi-decade highs. This situation prompted the US Treasury Secretary to participate in a joint intervention to support the yen, marking the first such action in 30 years, indicating the currency's global market impact.