BOJ data hints at over $30bn intervention to support yen on Thursday
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 12:47 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
The Bank of Japan may have intervened to support the yen with a transaction worth over $30 billion. The move was hinted at by BOJ data and would be part of efforts to stabilize the currency.
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