Japan’s Katayama says will take necessary steps on forex as required
Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday that the authorities will take necessary steps on the foreign exchange if necessary.
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Declines to comment on specific forex levels.
Will take necessary steps on forex as required.
US-Iran situation has grown very challenging.
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At the time of writing, USD/JPY is down 0.02% on the day at 163.15.
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