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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says they will take the appropriate action to deal with excessive FX moves, nothing is excluded.

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama's comments signal a readiness to intervene in the foreign exchange market, which reflects growing concern about excessive JPY volatility.

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  • Had FX talks with US Treasury Secretary Bessent.
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The dialogue with the US Treasury Secretary could indicate a collaborative approach to managing currency fluctuations, impacting investors' expectations for JPY stability and influencing cross-asset sentiment, particularly in commodities and metals.

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