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West Texas Intermediate & Japan — Ministry of Finance (Japan)

5 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Aug 06, 2026

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West Texas Intermediate: U.S. crude also fell, contributing to lower inflation expectations and a weaker dollar.
Japan — Ministry of Finance (Japan): Led the intervention, confirming joint action with the U.S. and signaling readiness for further moves, enhancing its credibility in defending the yen.
Jul 30, 2026 · 162 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures fell, which could offer some relief to Japan's import costs, but the overall impact on the Japan — Japanese yen's weakness is limited.
Japan — Ministry of Finance (Japan): The Japan — Ministry of Finance (Japan) is in a difficult position regarding whether to intervene to support the weakening Japan — Japanese yen.
Apr 20, 2026 · 50 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: WTI prices also rose significantly, impacting US energy markets and consumers.
Japan — Ministry of Finance (Japan): Released trade data, not directly affected.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
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Business
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate prices fluctuated significantly due to geopolitical developments between the United States and Iran, impacting global energy markets.
Japan — Ministry of Finance (Japan): The Ministry of Finance reported Japan's merchandise trade surplus for April.
May 21, 2026 · 40 articles
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International
West Texas Intermediate: West Texas Intermediate futures contracts were down on renewed hopes of a US-Iran deal and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, indicating potential for increased oil supply.
Japan — Ministry of Finance (Japan): The Japan — Ministry of Finance (Japan) is monitoring the Japan — Japanese yen's depreciation, with policymakers potentially considering intervention if it reaches the 160 per dollar level.
May 25, 2026 · 35 articles
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