Japan signals readiness to step into currency markets if the yen weakens further. The currency is nearing a critical 160 per dollar mark. This comes after significant yen-buying intervention and a record drop in foreign reserves. Officials are exploring new ways to fund dollar support operations. Investors watch for further policy moves.

Japan refrains from escalating yen warnings as the currency nears 160 per dollar, signaling a strategic shift with implications for crypto and risk assets.

LONDON, June 3 : Renewed strength in the dollar pushed the Japanese yen back to the key 160 level on Wednesday, prompting verbal warnings from authorities and keeping traders on…

NEW YORK/LONDON, June 3 : Underlying dollar strength pushed the Japanese yen back to the key 160 level on Wednesday, prompting verbal warnings from authorities and keeping traders…

TOKYO, June 5 : Japan is ready to respond appropriately at any time on foreign exchange and reserves the right to take "decisive action" against excessive volatility, Finance…

TOKYO, June 5 : Japan is ready to respond at any time on foreign exchange and reserves the right to take "decisive action" against excessive volatility, Finance Minister Satsuki…

Japan signals readiness to step into currency markets if the yen weakens further. The currency is nearing a critical 160 per dollar mark. This comes after significant yen-buying…

Japan spent a record $73.5 billion on yen intervention in one month, but the currency slid back to 160 per dollar, raising risks for carry-trade-fueled