Nervous trading appears likely to continue on the currency market, keeping the dollar-yen rate moving between 120 yen and 125 yen.
Having climbed above 126 yen earlier this month, the dollar has given up much of its recent gains.
Finance Ministry officials have repeatedly warned against speculative yen selling, saying they are not seeking an economic recovery driven by a weak yen.
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