Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said on Wednesday that I “have shared views on FX with US counterpart.”

Kato further noted: I “have shared views with US counterpart that FX rates are determined by markets and excessive volatility negatively impacts the economy, financial stability.”

Market reaction

USD/JPY was last seen trading at 149.80, up 0.05% on the day.

Source: Fxstreet