In today's Tokyo foreign exchange market, the yen-dollar exchange rate reached the low ¥162s per dollar, marking the weakest yen level in about 39½ years. Finance Minister Katayama (片山) said the government would respond appropriately as necessary.
In today's Tokyo foreign exchange market, the yen-dollar exchange rate rose to the low ¥162s per dollar, reaching its weakest level in about 39½ years. The move has been reported as a temporary sharp movement in the foreign exchange market.
Katayama (片山), the finance minister, was reported to have indicated a policy of responding appropriately depending on the situation. This suggests the government's stance on responding to the situation.