Japan Finance Minister Katayama Vows Necessary Forex Steps

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Wednesday that the government will take necessary steps on foreign exchange as required. The comment comes amid ongoing pressure on the yen, with markets watching for potential intervention by the Ministry of Finance.

Katayama's statement is a standard verbal warning but reinforces the government's vigilance. No specific action was announced, and the remark is seen as a broad caution against speculative moves.