Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel said that the US intervention to sell euros and buy yen came as a surprise, with no prior consultation with European counterparts. His remarks highlight a divergence in perceptions between Europe and the US regarding actions in the foreign exchange market. Nagel expressed astonishment that the intervention was not communicated in advance, underscoring a lack of international policy coordination. Market participants are closely watching the potential impact of these comments on future exchange rate policies and global cooperation.