Japan’s Katayama raises concerns over weak Japanese Yen with the US

Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Tuesday that she had held a bilateral discussion with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and confirmed she had raised the issue directly with US officials in Washington.

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Raises concerns over weak yen with Washington.

One-sided FX moves unacceptable.

Confirms bilateral meeting with US Treasury’s Bessent

Yen strengthens following verbal intervention.

Officials signal tolerance for weakness is limited.