Yen Heads for Best Day in Two Weeks After Japanese Jawboning
The Japanese yen experienced its largest daily gain in two weeks following comments from Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama. The remarks have increased market speculation regarding potential government intervention in the currency.
The yen hit a session high after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she told US President Donald Trump that an undervalued Japanese currency was “problematic.”
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