Japan's top currency diplomat said authorities were ready to address foreign exchange issues around the clock, while the vice finance minister for international affairs declined to confirm whether the ministry had intervened to support the yen after the dollar fell to a low of 154.40 yen from a high of 160.245. He noted that the timing of such actions was not relevant, regardless of the city. The spokesperson reaffirmed the government's readiness to act without specifying the nature of the intervention.
"The article reports Japan’s top currency diplomat signaling readiness to intervene in the FX market following a sharp dollar fall, directly impacting USD/JPY movement."