Japan's top currency diplomat, Masato Kanda, who will instruct the BoJ to intervene, when he judges it necessary, said on Friday that he will take necessary action on foreign exchange (FX) if needed
Key quotes
To take necessary action on foreign exchange if needed.
Sees no problem with Japan's approach in US report on foreign exchange.
Yen slightly strengthens against US Dollar
FX intervention has been effective
Market reaction
At the time of writing, USD/JPY was trading at 158.85, losing 0.05% on the day.