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The Japan Timespolitics3 hrs ago
Japan Finance Minister Says Government Will Act If Needed on Yen
Satsuki Katayama said July 18 the government would take decisive action if necessary. The yen remains near its lowest level in four decades.
thewire.infinance6 days ago
Finance Minister Urges Pension Funds to Buy More Domestic Assets
Satsuki Katayama said the government would pursue policies encouraging pension funds to increase Japanese asset purchases. The announcement on July 11 caused the yen to rise, The Japan Times reported.
japantimes.co.jpworld11 days ago
Japan Yen Trades Near 40-Year Low Against Dollar
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama repeated standard warnings that authorities will act as needed. An Oxford Economics analyst said the approach to intervention may be shifting.
japantimes.co.jpworld15 days ago
G7 to Discuss AI Security Standards for Financial Systems
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the Group of Seven will address standards on artificial intelligence security and defense. Japan’s Financial Services Agency is also considering using advanced AI models for cyberattack response drills at financial institutions.
ibtimes.co.ukfinance16 days ago
Japan's Yen Falls to Weakest Level Against Dollar Since 1986
The Japanese currency traded at 162.7 per dollar early Wednesday. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said authorities stand ready to intervene. Japan holds the largest foreign portfolio of US Treasurys.
focustaiwan.twworld18 days ago
Yen Hits 40-Year Low at 161.97 to Dollar Despite Past Interventions
The Japanese currency traded at ¥161.92 to the dollar in Tokyo on June 30 after touching ¥161.97 overnight. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government is prepared to act.
Japan Timesworld22 days ago
Japan to Create Multiyear Budget Framework Starting Next Fiscal Year
Japan will launch a new multiyear spending mechanism next fiscal year to fund economic security and growth measures. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is directing the broader budget overhaul. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama outlined the plan to a government panel.
finance.yahoo.comworld24 days ago
Yen Rises Overnight to About 161.1 but Holds Near Multi-Year Lows After Routine Katayama–Bessent Call
The Japanese currency rose sharply between 11 p.m. and midnight Tokyo time on 22 June 2026 during a routine call between Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Katayama said the two sides agreed to act decisively if needed.
Japan Timesfinance25 days ago
Nikkei 225 Hits Record While Yen Weakens to 161.7 per Dollar
The yen reached ¥161.7 to the dollar on June 22 while the Nikkei 225 index closed at a record 72,353.96. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said authorities remain prepared to act if needed.
Japan Timesworld28 days ago
Yen falls past 161 per dollar
The yen traded above 161 to the dollar on Friday and approached levels last seen in the 1980s. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said officials would act decisively if needed. The currency later recovered to about 160.20.
citizen.co.zaworld39 days ago
Japan to Move Most One-Year Spending Into Initial Budget, Citing Postwar-Scale Reform
Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said the government is overhauling its budget process to reduce reliance on supplementary packages, calling the effort the largest reform since World War II.
japantimes.co.jpfinance46 days ago
Japan's Ruling Party Proposes Legal Framework for Crypto ETF Trading
The ruling party submitted a proposal on June 1, 2026, calling for rules to allow cryptocurrency ETF trading and greater use of yen-based stablecoins. The document was delivered to Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama.
japan-forward.comfinance93 days ago
Japan's Finance Minister Discusses Foreign Exchange with US Treasury Secretary on Wednesday
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama held discussions on foreign exchange issues with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday. Katayama stated that monetary policy was not discussed during the meeting. She added that she plans to meet Bessent again during his visit…
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Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama Outlines Cautious Approach to Fiscal Policy
Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama stated that fiscal policy will be managed cautiously. The approach involves monitoring interest rate trends and broader economic factors. This comes amid ongoing economic challenges in Japan.
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