Japan's top currency diplomat Mimura says closely watching FX moves with a high urgency

Japan's top currency diplomat, Mimura, indicating high urgency in monitoring foreign exchange moves suggests increased concern over volatility in the yen.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 9 Feb 2026, 00:28 UTCOn the live feed at 00:08 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This statement may signal readiness for potential intervention or policy shifts if the currency moves aggressively, impacting traders focused on USD/JPY and broader risk sentiment in Asian markets.

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