Japan official warns on yen’s ‘sudden’ weakness
Traders see higher potential for government intervention to support currency
Traders see higher potential for government intervention to support currency

Japan’s finance minister had issued ‘final’ warning to speculators

Traders have also speculated that government may intervene in crude oil markets

Investors worry about fallout from yen carry trade unwinding after speech by BoJ governor

Rises in government bond yields and weakness in the yen could have spillover effects on other markets

Yen and equities steady one day after hawkish comments from BoJ governor

Japanese currency’s weakness departs from traditional role during moments of geopolitical turmoil