Business · 7 September 2026

Japan's foreign reserves fall by record $80 billion

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Japan's foreign reserves dropped by $80 billion in August, the fastest decline since records began in 2000. The fall was mainly due to the government selling dollars to buy yen, trying to boost its value. The country has spent a record 27.1 trillion yen this year on interventions, including a coordinated effort with the US.

By BriefTea Editorial · 7 September 2026 at 13:41

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