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Japan yen defense signals

Japan's finance minister Katayama repeatedly stressed currency stability, said the Japan-US FX agreement remains active, and noted PM Takaichi sees yen weakness as an issue.

What we know

Katayama said authorities will respond to disorderly moves, Takaichi views yen weakness as a problem, but he declined to judge levels.

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