Japan finance minister Suzuki says recent FX moves are sharp, one-sided

The 'sharp, one-sided' comments are more firthright than usual. More strident.

USD/JPY USD/JPY The USD/JPY is the currency pair encompassing the dollar of the United States of America (symbol $, code USD), and the Japanese yen of Japan (symbol ¥, code JPY). The pair’s rate indicates how many Japanese yen are needed in order to purchase one US dollar. For example, when the USD/JPY is trading at 100.00, it means 1 US dollar is equivalent to 100 Japanese yen. The US dollar (USD) is the world’s most traded currency, whilst the Japanese yen is the world’s third most traded currency, resulting The USD/JPY is the currency pair encompassing the dollar of the United States of America (symbol $, code USD), and the Japanese yen of Japan (symbol ¥, code JPY). The pair’s rate indicates how many Japanese yen are needed in order to purchase one US dollar. For example, when the USD/JPY is trading at 100.00, it means 1 US dollar is equivalent to 100 Japanese yen. The US dollar (USD) is the world’s most traded currency, whilst the Japanese yen is the world’s third most traded currency, resulting Read this Term is getting closer to a level we can expect some actual yen-buying intervention.

I've posted earlier on the sort of comments to watch for:

• The 4 phrases from Japanese officials to listen for signalling imminent yen intervention

Ok, Suzuki's statement:

• Fx should move stably reflecting fundamentals
• Recent fx moves are sharp, one-sided
• Will respond appropriately if fx moves become excessive