Macroscope | US efforts to prop up the yen risk doing more harm than good
- Posted on August 6, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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In brief
US interventions aimed at strengthening the Japanese yen may produce counterproductive results in currency markets. The sustainable solution requires Japan to shift its monetary policy framework by elevating real interest rates above negative levels. This delicate transition demands careful implementation to avoid destabilizing financial markets. Understanding the distinction between temporary currency support measures and fundamental structural reforms is essential for policymakers seeking long-term economic stability in Japan's currency dynamics.
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Macroscope | US efforts to prop up the yen risk doing more harm than good
Reversing the yen’s long-term decline ultimately rests on Japan’s ability to take its real interest rates out of negative territory – without triggering market panic.
