Mimura verbal intervention. Atsushi Mimura is Japan's vice finance minister for international affairs, AKA 'top currency diplomat'.
- Am gravely concerned about forex moves.
- Will take appropriate action against excessive forex moves.
- Alarmed, including over speculative moves.
- Believe it is not appropriate for me to comment further on forex.
- Won't comment on BOJ's communication given its independence.
Earlier today we had USD/JPY knocked from its 5-month high by intervention remarks from finance minister Kato:
Atsushi Mimura
