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Japan ready to act as yen volatility rises near 160
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama warned the government will act against speculative moves after a significant rise in foreign exchange and crude oil volatility as the yen hovers near 160 per dollar.
Apr 3rd 2026 · Japan
Insights
- Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said FX and crude oil futures volatility has increased significantly.
- The yen is trading near the psychologically key 160 per dollar, raising intervention concerns.
- The government stands ready to respond fully on all fronts to curb speculative moves.
- Katayama said monetary policy tools are a decision for the Bank of Japan.
Sources
- Japan credit pipeline slows as investors grapple with volatility www.japantimes.co.jp
- Japanese head overseas ahead of summer's fuel surcharge spike asia.nikkei.com
- Japan chemical, material makers' profit outlook darkens on oil crisis asia.nikkei.com
- Japan’s Katayama Voices Concern Over FX Volatility After Trump www.bloomberg.com
- Japanese firms reduce share buybacks for first time since 2020 www.japantimes.co.jp
- Japan finance minister warns of high FX volatility, signals readiness to act www.channelnewsasia.com
- Japan turns up FX heat as volatility rises, signals readiness to act www.channelnewsasia.com