Mumbai, March 6 -- Japan's foreign reserves increased by $15.95 billion to $1.41 trillion in February 2026, reaching their highest level since December 2021 and highlighting a stronger external buffer. The reserves were mainly composed of $1.18 trillion in foreign currency assets, alongside $142 billion in gold, $61.25 billion in Special Drawing Rights, $11.3 billion in the IMF reserve position, and $16.21 billion in other reserve assets. Separately, the Finance Ministry confirmed that Japan did not conduct any foreign exchange interventions between October and December 2025, indicating a period of stability in currency market operations.
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