Japan’s FX Chief Says Still on Standby to Take Action If Needed

Masato Kanda Photographer: Takashi Umekawa/Bloomberg
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Japan’s chief currency official fired a warning shot to market watchers after the yen breached a fresh year-to-date low against the dollar overnight.

“We’re on standby,” said Masato Kanda, speaking to reporters on Wednesday, when asked if he was prepared to intervene in the currency market or take other measures.