Japanese Finance Minister Katayama coordinates with U.S. to monitor and address yen volatility

Japanese Finance Minister emphasized that her office maintains constant, around-the-clock communication with U.S. counterparts to monitor and address volatility in the yen, amid concerns over speculative trading keeping Japan's currency weak. Speaking exclusively at the Bloomberg New Voices 2026 event in Tokyo on April 23, Katayama highlighted this close coordination during a conversation with Bloomberg anchor Shery Ahn, underscoring Tokyo's high alert status.