Yen Drops to 40-Year Low at 162.28 per Dollar Amid Dow Moves

The Japanese yen fell to 162.28 per dollar, marking a 40-year low as traders monitored for potential intervention from Japanese authorities. Dow futures declined by 83 points, or 0.2%, following the Dow Jones Industrial Average's strong first half performance, increasing by 8.9% since 2021. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq also showed gains of 9.6% and 12.8%, respectively, over the same period. A record rally in chip stocks added $2 trillion to the market cap of major semiconductor companies, indicating significant shifts in market strength (AMD, MU, INTC).