Japan's former top currency diplomat warns against meddling if the yen falls further

Some of Takehiko Nakao's remarks, who served as Japan's top currency diplomat from August 2011 to March 2013 and who said: -

- It's perfectly possible Tokyo could step in if the yen falls further
- As the yen weakens, the Bank of Japan may have no choice but to normalize monetary policy
- This includes exiting negative rates and ending yield curve control

He also says markets should not take things lightly and believes the threat of intervention is not imminent.