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CNBC Daily Open: Fast and furious intervention to prop up the yen

Japan, having intervened to prop its weakening currency to little effect in the past, roped in the U.S. to stage a coordinated intervention.

CNBC Daily Open: Fast and furious intervention to prop up the yen

TL;DR

  • Japan and the U.S. conducted a coordinated intervention to support the yen.
  • Experts express doubt about the sustainability of the yen's strength.
  • U.S. markets experienced a tech-fueled rally, with the S&P 500 nearing its all-time high.
  • Amazon shares reached a new all-time high, surpassing a $3 trillion market cap.
  • Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue states China is leading the AI race with open models.