# Satsuki Katayama

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## Timeline

- **2026-08-03**: Dollar plummets to nearly 155.20 yen — Early Monday, the dollar fell to an intraday low of 155.20 before recovering to 156.70 yen.
- **2026-08-02**: Official confirmation of coordinated intervention — Trump confirms US help; Katayama announces Ministry of Finance purchased yen jointly with US Treasury.
- **2026-07-31**: Suspected intervention pushes dollar below 160 — After regulators were suspected of stepping in, the dollar falls below the 160 yen level.
- **2026-07-30**: Dollar surges above 163 yen — USD/JPY touches 40-year high above 163 yen amid wide yield gap and carry trade demand.

## Recent coverage (2 stories, network-wide)

### USD/JPY Tumbles 4.9% to 156.70 After Joint US-Japan Intervention Confirmed
2026-08-03 15:56:33 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The dollar fell sharply from 163 to 156.70 yen after the U.S. and Japan publicly confirmed coordinated intervention. The rare joint action threatens further volatility and challenges the carry trade, as both central banks hold rates steady.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/usd-jpy-drops-4-9-percent-after-coordinated-intervention-2026-08-03

### Middle East Conflict Triggers Energy Shock, Pressuring Yen and Euro
2026-03-03 04:06:38 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The escalation of conflict in the Middle East has disrupted energy production, specifically Qatar's LNG output, driving the yen and euro lower against a surging U.S. dollar. As major energy importers, Japan and the Eurozone face heightened inflation risks, while the U.S. benefits from its status as a net energy exporter and safe-haven destination.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/middle-east-conflict-energy-shock-yen-euro-pressure

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