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Japan's Ministry of Finance reported that official foreign exchange reserves fell by a record $80 billion in August, dropping to $1.207 trillion from $1.287 trillion in July. The decline follows reported currency intervention aimed at supporting the yen amid ongoing volatility in foreign exchange markets. The sharp drawdown highlights the scale of resources Japanese authorities have been willing to deploy to stabilize the currency. Market watchers are assessing whether further intervention will be needed if yen weakness persists.