Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says had meeting with US Treasury Secretary Bessent and discussed financial market situation, including forex, while she reaffirmed close cooperation based on joint statement last year

The comments from Japan's Finance Minister indicate a strong commitment to cooperation with the U.S. on financial markets and forex issues, which could ease concerns over bilateral tensions. This reinforcement of collaboration may stabilize market perceptions and create a more favorable environment for risk assets, while also potentially curbing volatility in the yen and related currency pairs.