As the yen slides and consumers grow restless over imported inflation, financial markets are on alert for possible government intervention. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
LISA KIM, Nikkei staff writer |
TOKYO — The Japanese currency fell sharply to 156 to the dollar on Friday, after the Bank of Japan held firm to its monetary policy, heightening threats of government intervention.
The currency has been on a decline since the central bank’s previous monetary policy meeting.
