Surge in oil prices from Iran war pushes Japan toward possible yen intervention
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-02 00:02 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
Rising oil prices, driven by the conflict involving Iran, have prompted Japanese authorities to consider intervening in the foreign‑exchange market to curb yen weakness. The surge threatens import‑cost inflation and could pressure the Bank of Japan’s policy stance. Officials have not confirmed an intervention yet, but market participants are closely watching for signals.