# Explainer: What would Japan's currency intervention to combat a weak yen look like?

> Japanese policymakers escalated warnings against sharp yen falls, with the top currency diplomat saying Tokyo agreed to communicate closely with partners on currencies. The explainer covers what currency intervention could look like.

- Date: 2022-03-29 · published 2022-03-29T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Japan · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/42480-explainer-what-would-japan-s-currency-intervention-to-combat-a-weak-yen-look
- Commodities: [Japanese Yen (JPY per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDJPY.md)

## Why it matters

Possible intervention could strengthen the yen and lower import costs for Japanese feed buyers. Uncertainty about timing keeps near-term yen volatility elevated.

## Read by commodity

- USDJPY: neutral

## Sources

- reuters.com: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/what-would-japans-currency-intervention-combat-weak-yen-look-like-2022-03-29/

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