TOKYO, Japan — Japan’s new finance minister said Friday that Tokyo would take action over a strong yen if needed, but added that in general markets should determine foreign exchange rates. Naoto Kan’s remarks came a day after he rattled markets with a …http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jmCWDt8O-Gzs5H-JjmgKdGvhODhQ
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) — Japan’s Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said rapid moves in the currency market are “not good.” Speaking to reporters in Tokyo, Hatoyama said Finance Minister Naoto Kan’s comments that he would like the yen to …http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=alUvYYQIOhHk
TORONTO (Dow Jones)–The US dollar gained Thursday amid speculation the monthly employment report scheduled for Friday morning could reveal that job creation resumed in the US in December. …http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100107-713838.html?mod=WSJ_World_MIDDLEHea
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) — Japan’s Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said rapid currency moves aren’t good and that the government in general should refrain from commenting on the foreign exchange market. “As currency stability is desirable, …http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=aLcckaBW7xOs
Japan’s new finance minister said on Friday that markets should set the yen’s exchange rate, a day after his call for a weaker yen pushed the currency 1 percent lower against the dollar. Naoto Kan added that excessive fluctuations would be negative for …http://www.cnbc.com/id/34758137
TOKYO (Nikkei/Dow Jones)–Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said Friday that the government "basically" shouldn’t comment on foreign exchange, after his new finance minister moved the currency market the previous day by discussing in detail his …http://online.wsj.com/article/BT-CO-20100107-715590.html?mod=WSJ_latestheadlines
By William L. Watts & Nick Godt, MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — The dollar advanced against most major counterparts Thursday, receiving a boost as Japan’s new finance minister indicated a desire for a weaker yen, and as traders readied …http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dollar-gains-on-rivals-in-asian-trading-2010-01
(Bloomberg) — Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama, already damaged by voter anger over abandoned campaign pledges, may face new credibility questions after reversing course on allowing his ailing finance minister to step down. …http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/jan2010/gb2010017_771422.htm
NEW YORK, Jan 6 (Reuters) – The dollar fell against the euro on Wednesday after minutes from the US Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting suggested the possibility of more stimulus measures for the economy. The dollar also pared gains …http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSN0616203620100106?type=usDollarRpt
Jan. 8 (Bloomberg) — Asian stocks gained, heading for the biggest weekly advance in a month, after increases in US retail sales raised optimism for a faster global recovery. The yen rose against the dollar after …http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aEy4r4uU9SMo&pos=2
