“日美联合保日元”？日本汇市剧烈波动

Group 1 - The Japanese financial market is experiencing significant volatility, with the yen and government bonds facing turbulence due to concerns over Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's expansionary fiscal policies and the Bank of Japan's slow interest rate hikes [1][2] - The yen has recently rebounded after nearing the critical level of 160 yen per dollar, attributed to rumors of a rare joint intervention by Japan and the U.S. in the currency market [1] - The U.S. Federal Reserve conducted a "rate inquiry" on the same day the yen surged, indicating potential preparations for currency intervention [1][2] Group 2 - Japanese officials have expressed a commitment to coordinate closely with U.S. authorities regarding necessary measures to address speculative market activities [2] - The joint statement from last September reaffirmed the principle of market-determined exchange rates while allowing for intervention in cases of excessive volatility [2] - The possibility of a coordinated intervention similar to the 1985 Plaza Accord is being discussed, highlighting the seriousness of the current situation [3]