Japan's finance minister declines to comment on yen intervention

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama declined to comment on potential yen intervention. Speaking to reporters in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on May 3, she said, 'As finance minister, at this stage I'm not in a position to comment.'

Japan's Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama spoke to reporters in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, on May 3. Asked about potential intervention in the yen market, she responded, "As finance minister, at this stage I'm not in a position to comment."

The remark comes amid attention on responses to recent yen fluctuations. The finance ministry considers interventions to stabilize exchange rates but avoided specifics here.

Katayama, who oversees Japan's economy and currency policy, faces frequent questions from reporters at home and abroad. Her statement reflects ongoing market interest.

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