Dow Jones Reported Japan Confirms Currency Intervention Over Past Month
Portfolio Pulse from charles@benzinga.com
Japan has confirmed that it has intervened in the currency market over the past month, according to a report by Dow Jones. This intervention is likely aimed at stabilizing the yen, which has seen significant volatility recently.
July 31, 2024 | 10:22 am
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The iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ) may experience increased volatility and potential price movements due to Japan's confirmed currency intervention aimed at stabilizing the yen.
Japan's currency intervention could lead to fluctuations in the yen, impacting Japanese equities and, consequently, the iShares MSCI Japan ETF (EWJ). While the intervention aims to stabilize the currency, the market's reaction could be mixed, leading to short-term volatility.
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