Japan Signals Possible Intervention as Yen Nears Key Level
Japan may intervene as yen nears 160-per-dollar. Minister Katayama hints at U.S. cooperation. Market eyes on upcoming snap election.
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Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama satsuki katayamaannounced on Friday that Tokyo will not exclude any options to counter the yen's ongoing weakness, including potential coordinated intervention with Washington. This statement comes as the yen fell to an 18-month low, nearing the critical 160-per-dollar mark, while the U.S. dollar remains strong, supported by reduced expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts.
