Finance Minister Katayama Issues Warning After Yen Breaches 160 to Dollar
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 13:27 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Katayama issued a warning after the yen breached 160 to the dollar, according to Nikkei Asia. The rapid depreciation of the yen has raised concerns about its impact on the economy.
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