- Rapid FX moves are undesirable
- Important for currencies to move in stable manner, reflecting fundamentals
- Intervention was response to speculative move and excessive volatility
I would argue that it was only effective as the BOJ also delivered on their part of the bargain. Otherwise, it would have been a repeat story to previous intervention attempts by Tokyo.
This article was written by Justin Low at www.forexlive.com.
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