Signs of economic recovery in Japan were overshadowed by a flight from risk in global financial markets which caused sharp movements in equity prices and bond yields. The continued strength of the yen was the focus for policymakers, but intervention in foreign exchange markets only succeeded in capping the yen, not sending it lower. Further action from the authorities is expected.
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