31 stories tagged #Satsuki Katayama

  1. Japan's Finance Minister Urges Massive Pension Funds to Invest at Home, Strengthening Yen
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    Japan's Finance Minister Urges Massive Pension Funds to Invest at Home, Strengthening Yen

    Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama called on the nation's pension giants, including the $1.8 trillion GPIF, to increase domestic investments, sparking a rally in the yen.

    3d ago 1 min read
  2. Japan Signals Intervention as Yen Hits 40-Year Low, Threatening Crypto Markets
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    Japan Signals Intervention as Yen Hits 40-Year Low, Threatening Crypto Markets

    The Japanese yen has fallen to 162 per dollar, a level not seen since 1986. Finance Minister Katayama warns of 'appropriate action,' with potential spillover into crypto via the yen carry trade.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. Japan Vows Action on Yen, Aims for FX-Resilient Economy
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    Japan Vows Action on Yen, Aims for FX-Resilient Economy

    Japanese officials warn they are ready to intervene as the yen hits a 40-year low against the dollar, while vowing to build a more resilient economic structure.

    2w ago 1 min read
  4. Japan Pledges Swift Action as Yen Hits 40-Year Low Against Dollar
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    Japan Pledges Swift Action as Yen Hits 40-Year Low Against Dollar

    Japanese officials vow to intervene in currency markets as the yen weakens to levels not seen in four decades.

    2w ago 1 min read
  5. Japan Considers Sovereign Wealth Fund to Manage $1.3 Trillion Reserves
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    Japan Considers Sovereign Wealth Fund to Manage $1.3 Trillion Reserves

    After spending a record $73 billion to defend the yen, Japan's draft growth strategy proposes optimizing its $1.3 trillion foreign exchange reserves, potentially creating a sovereign wealth fund, while coordinating with the US to avoid diplomatic tensions.

    2w ago 1 min read
  6. Currency Volatility: Japan's Yen Intervention Under Discussion
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    Currency Volatility: Japan's Yen Intervention Under Discussion

    Satsuki Katayama and Scott Bessent address yen volatility amid intervention concerns that could impact currency stability.

    3w ago 1 min read
  7. Japan's $73.5B Yen Intervention Fails to Halt Slide
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    Japan's $73.5B Yen Intervention Fails to Halt Slide

    Japan's record currency intervention yields only a temporary bounce as the yen drifts back toward 160 per dollar, with implications for global carry trades and crypto markets.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Japan Warns of 'Decisive Action' as Yen Nears 160 Per Dollar
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    Japan Warns of 'Decisive Action' as Yen Nears 160 Per Dollar

    Finance Minister Katayama signals readiness to intervene as yen weakens toward key 160 level, citing speculative volatility.

    last mo. 1 min read