Group 1 - The Japanese yen has depreciated to 158.88 against the US dollar, marking the lowest level since July 2024 [1] - Japanese officials, including Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki, have expressed concerns over the yen's unilateral depreciation and are prepared to intervene in the currency market [2][3] - The potential early dissolution of the Japanese House of Representatives and upcoming elections have contributed to the yen's decline, as speculation arises regarding the continuation of expansionary fiscal policies [2] Group 2 - Finance Minister Suzuki and US Treasury Secretary Scott Morris have communicated their mutual concerns regarding the recent depreciation of the yen [3] - The Japanese government may take action against excessive currency fluctuations, including speculative movements, as indicated by Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Masanao Ozaki [4] - Analysts suggest that intervention may be justified due to the narrowing interest rate gap between the US and Japan, but the yen's selling trend may persist until election outcomes and fiscal policy directions are clarified [4]
日元跌至18个月新低，日财相暗示：将加大干预力度阻止贬值
Feng Huang Wang·2026-01-13 07:02