Japan’s Katayama Reiterates Readiness for Decisive FX Action

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Thursday reiterated the government's readiness to take decisive action on foreign exchange markets as necessary. This verbal intervention warning comes amid ongoing pressure on the yen and signals that authorities are closely monitoring currency moves. Katayama's statement echoes previous comments from Japanese officials, maintaining a stance of vigilance without committing to immediate steps.