USD/JPY softened into the upper 158 range, falling to around 158.33. Selling pressure intensified as information circulated following remarks by Finance Minister Katayama (片山) that President Trump had expressed concern about the yen's weakness.
USD/JPY remains slow to recover and has currently declined to around 158.33. The market is watching its movement in the 158.30 range.
Selling pressure intensified after information circulated that Finance Minister Katayama (片山) had said, "President Trump expressed concern about the yen's weakness."