TOKYO, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Tuesday expressed concern over recent foreign exchange movements, as the yen sank to fresh nine-month lows versus the dollar.

"As we have recently been seeing one-sided, rapid moves in the foreign exchange market, we have been alarmed," Katayama said at a regular news conference.

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"The government will thoroughly monitor for excessive fluctuations and disorderly movements in forex market, with a high sense of urgency," she said.

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-finance-minister-says-alarmed-over-yens-volatility-2025-11-18/