Japan finance minister Katayama warns of decisive action as yen intervention risks linger
Japan finance minister Katayama is out with another warning to markets today, reaffirming that Tokyo remains ready to step in if necessary to defend the yen. Her comments: Government stands ready to take decisive action in the FX market Always watching market moves with a high se
USD/JPY — All Desk Targets
| Firm | Stance | YE 2026 |
|---|---|---|
UOB | Bearish | 159.05 |
TMGM | Bearish | 163.00 |
MUFG | Bullish | 152.00 |
All 24 desk targets for USD/JPY
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