Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday that foreign exchange (FX) intervention had effects to some effects, adding that the central bank will continue to respond appropriately when asked about forex.
Key quotes
Forex intervention had certain effects
Forex intervention was intended to respond to speculative moves
Says will continue to respond appropriately when asked about Forex
Concerned that automakers' certification irregularities could have large implications
Market reaction
At the time of writing, USD/JPY is trading 0.19% higher on the day to trade at 156.38.