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NewsWPLG Local 10August 4, 2026Miami-Dade

Global stock markets rise and oil prices increase following U.S.-Japan currency intervention

Global stock markets are trending higher following a Wall Street rally, while oil prices have increased after a recent decline. Investors are currently evaluating the long-term impact of a joint U.S.-Japan currency intervention aimed at stabilizing the Japanese yen.

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Why It Matters

Fluctuations in global currency values and oil prices directly influence international trade costs, inflation rates, and the purchasing power of consumers worldwide.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. dollar rose to 157.80 Japanese yen, up from 157.18 yen.
  • U.S. crude oil gained 15 cents to $80.49 per barrel.
  • Brent crude oil increased 98 cents to $84.75 per barrel.
  • The Japanese yen had previously fallen to nearly 40-year lows, trading at 160-yen levels before intervention.
  • The euro value shifted slightly to $1.1513 from $1.1514.
  • Oil prices had dropped more than 5% the day prior to the report.
  • Brent crude prices fluctuated between $72 and $102 last month due to geopolitical tensions in the Persian Gulf.
  • The German DAX index rose 0.9% to 26,232.04.
  • The Nikkei 225 index finished at 63,957.53.
  • The CAC 40 index added 0.3% to 8,643.50.
  • The FTSE 100 index rose 0.4% to 10,897.75.
  • The Kospi index gained 1.6% to 6,358.95.
  • The S&P/ASX 200 index added 1.4% to 9,145.80.
  • The Hang Seng index fell 0.6% to 25,852.92.
  • The Shanghai Composite gained 0.3% to 3,822.28.

Who's Mentioned

personYuri Kageyama“Author of the report”organizationEbury“Global financial services firm”personStan Choe“AP Business Writer”organizationBMI“Unit of Fitch Solutions”personMatthew Ryan“Head of market strategy at Ebury”personDonald Trump“U.S. President”