Yen Strengthens Rapidly After Finance Minister Warning
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- Category: Asia
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 13:27 UTC
- Sources: Nikkei Asia
The yen strengthened rapidly after Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Katayama issued a warning about its rapid depreciation, according to Nikkei Asia. The move is seen as a response to concerns about the yen's impact on the economy.
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