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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 4, 2026Miami-Dade

Global markets react to U.S.-Japan currency intervention and shifting oil prices

Asian stock markets showed mixed results on Tuesday following a U.S. market rally, as investors evaluated the impact of a recent joint U.S.-Japan currency intervention aimed at strengthening the yen. Meanwhile, oil prices saw a modest increase after a significant drop earlier in the week, while U.S. markets reached record highs due to easing inflation concerns.

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Why It Matters

Fluctuations in currency values, oil prices, and stock market indices directly impact global trade costs, investment portfolios, and inflation expectations for residents and businesses.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. dollar rose to 157.51 Japanese yen, up from 157.18 yen.
  • Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell 0.3% to 63,585.58.
  • South Korea's Kospi index dropped 1.3% to 6,174.72.
  • Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index rose 1.2% to 9,129.00.
  • Hong Kong's Hang Seng index fell 0.5% to 25,881.99.
  • Shanghai Composite index rose 0.2% to 3,802.61.
  • U.S. crude oil prices increased by 84 cents to $81.18 per barrel.
  • Brent crude oil prices increased by $1.15 to $84.92 per barrel.
  • The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield fell to 4.68% from 4.75% on Friday.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached an all-time high, climbing 693 points.

Who's Mentioned

personYuri Kageyama“Author of the report”personStan Choe“AP Business Writer”organizationBMI“Unit of Fitch Solutions”personMatthew Ryan“Head of market strategy at Ebury”otherNikkei 225“Japan's benchmark stock index”personDonald Trump“U.S. President”