https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-likely-sold-treasuries-to-fund-record-yen-interventionContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-likely-sold-treasuries-to-fund-record-yen-interventionhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/japan-likely-sold-treasuries-to-fund-record-yen-intervention#u61886Tue, 08 Sep 2026 21:38:29 +0000Japan's foreign exchange reserves fell by a record $80 billion in August to $1.208 trillion. This drop followed a record currency intervention where Tokyo spent approximately $100.4 billion on yen-buying between July and August. Data indicates a 6.18% decline in reserves during August. Multiple reports suggest Japan likely sold US Treasuries to fund these operations to put a floor under the yen's value. Tokyo is now shifting its strategy from direct intervention toward interest rate hikes.Why it mattersThe Japanese government intervenes in currency markets to prevent the yen from wea