Satsuki Katayama, Japan's finance minister, stated that Japan has the freedom to take bold actions against currency movements that are not aligned with fundamentals, following a significant depreciation of the yen. He indicated potential direct intervention in the currency market and emphasized the government's commitment to achieving stronger economic growth. Katayama's remarks led to a temporary strengthening of the yen, and he highlighted the government's aggressive budget plans amidst concerns about the financial situation. Teljes cikk (Portfolio.hu)