Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says they definitely need to calm markets

Japan's Finance Minister Katayama's call to calm the markets suggests rising volatility, possibly in response to recent economic pressures or currency instability.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 15 Apr 2026, 15:45 UTCOn the live feed at 15:25 UTC — 8 more headlines followed before this page went public

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European Closes: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.73% at 5,941, Dax 40 +0.18% at 24,087, FTSE 100 -0.47% at 10,560, CAC 40 -0.64% at 8,275, FTSE MIB -0.04% at 48,156, IBEX 35 -0.55% at 18,186, PSI -0.18% at 9,345, SMI -0.30% at 13,229, AEX -0.42% at 1,016

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Following the meeting of the Pakistani delegation with officials of the Islamic Republic, Tehran will make a decision regarding the next round of negotiations with America after review.

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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says they definitely need to calm markets

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This statement may influence safe-haven assets like gold or yen, as traders assess the government's intent to stabilize markets amid potential geopolitical tensions or economic concerns. Keep an eye on how this shapes market sentiment in both commodities and broader equities for any indications of directional shifts.

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