Kan Says Japan Will Take ‘Bold’ Action on Yen When Necessary

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Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said excessive currency movements are undesirable and the government is ready to take action on the yen if needed after it reached a 15-year high against the dollar.

“We will take bold measures if they are absolutely necessary,” Kan said in Tokyo today in comments televised by national broadcaster NHK.