Japan, US step in to support yen, Tokyo keeps door open for more action

 Japan and the United States intervened in currency markets to address yen volatility. This joint action followed a September 2025 finance ministers’ statement. Tokyo is ready for further intervention if the yen continues to swing. Japan also plans to use the Federal Reserve’s FIMA Repo Facility. Economic growth forecasts were cut due to oil prices and a weaker yen. Japan and the United States intervened in currency markets to address yen volatility. This joint action followed a September 2025 finance ministers’ statement. Tokyo is ready for further intervention if the yen continues to swing. Japan also plans to use the Federal Reserve’s FIMA Repo Facility. Economic growth forecasts were cut due to oil prices and a weaker yen.