31.   In currency dealings, the dollar was slightly lower amid concerns about possible central bank intervention to support the yen.

32.   It said joint action to support the yen was necessary to prevent pressure on the Hong Kong and mainland Chinese economies.

33.   Japan takes action to support yen.

34.   Kuroda warned that Japanese finance authorities will take necessary steps to support the yen.

35.   Last week, the Bank of Japan intervened aggressively to support the yen.

36.   Market participants said there was a good chance the United States and Japan would again jointly support the yen if it falls before the end of the visit.

37.   On Wednesday, Bank of Japan stepped in to support the yen.

38.   Offsetting those worries was speculation that the Bank of Japan may soon step into the market to support the yen.

39.   Reports earlier in the week said that officials may intervene to support the yen, but traders predicted the dollar will continue to strengthen.

40.   Reports earlier in the week said that Japanese officials may intervene to support the yen, but traders predicted the dollar will continue to strengthen.