Yen at 155 Against Dollar Is Where Japan Starts to Worry, Sakakibara Says

The transcript discusses the potential for the yen to weaken beyond 150 against the dollar and the likelihood of Japanese authorities intervening in the market. It examines the impact of US and Japan's monetary policies on the yen's value, suggesting that US policy changes could lead to yen strengthening. The discussion also covers the possibility of market intervention, with references to Janet Yellen's comments and the importance of US-Japan communication. Projections for the yen's weakest level by year-end are considered, with 160 being a critical point for potential intervention.

What is the main factor that could lead to the Japanese government stepping into the market to support the yen?

• Crossing the 130 mark against the dollar

• Strengthening of the yen

• Stability of the yen

• Crossing the 150 mark against the dollar

How might changes in US monetary policy affect the yen?

• It would have no impact on the yen

• It could cause the yen to strengthen towards 130

• It could lead to the yen weakening further

• It could cause the yen to stabilize at 150

What is the potential peak of yen weakness according to the discussion?

• Around 140

• Around 150

• Around 130

• Around 160

What level might prompt the Japanese government to intervene before the yen reaches it?

• 160

• 150

• 140

• 130

At what level does the discussion suggest the Japanese government might start to worry about the yen?

• 160

• 155

• 150

• 145