Japanese Finance Minister issues another warning on exchange rates, authorities intervene as expectations rise.

Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso once again issued a strong verbal warning on exchange rate trends, reaffirming a "high degree of vigilance" towards current market volatility. With market expectations rising for possible government intervention, the warning signs are becoming increasingly clear. Aso stated at a press conference on Tuesday: "I see unilateral and rapid fluctuations in the foreign exchange market. Our stance of maintaining a high level of vigilance towards market dynamics has not changed." At the time of the above remarks, the yen fell to its lowest level against the US dollar since February, approaching 154.5.