[MARKET UPDATE] USD/JPY dips on Japanese Finance Minister Katayama's verbal jawboning; dipped from 158.12 to 157.90 before rising back to a 158.00 handle; pair well within yesterday's 157.51-158.21 range

The USD/JPY's movement in response to Finance Minister Katayama's comments suggests a brief shift in sentiment, with the dip indicating market sensitivity to verbal intervention.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 12 Jan 2026, 23:45 UTCOn the live feed at 23:25 UTC — 4 more headlines followed before this page went public

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[MARKET UPDATE] USD/JPY dips on Japanese Finance Minister Katayama's verbal jawboning; dipped from 158.12 to 157.90 before rising back to a 158.00 handle; pair well within yesterday's 157.51-158.21 range

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Although the rebound back to the 158.00 handle shows resilience, it highlights the delicate balance in USD/JPY trading within its recent range. Traders should monitor any further remarks or actions from Japanese officials for implications on currency stability and risk appetite.

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