Japanese Government spokesperson says closely watching market moves with a extremely high sense of urgency; seeing large volatility in financial markets

The Japanese government's heightened vigilance regarding market volatility signals potential intervention considerations, particularly if conditions deteriorate further.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 30 Mar 2026, 07:33 UTCOn the live feed at 07:13 UTC — 6 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Japanese Government spokesperson says closely watching market moves with a extremely high sense of urgency; seeing large volatility in financial markets

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This urgency could impact commodities, especially metals, and suggests that traders should be prepared for possible shifts in Japanese monetary policy or direct market actions that might influence risk sentiment across assets.

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