TOKYO -- Japan's government and central bank intervened in the currency market early Saturday to support a falling yen, sources told Nikkei, triggering a dramatic rebound against the dollar.
Japanese currency bounces back sharply against dollar

The yen took currency traders on a rollercoaster ride during Japan's latest foreign-exchange intervention. (Photo by Koji Uema)
TOKYO -- Japan's government and central bank intervened in the currency market early Saturday to support a falling yen, sources told Nikkei, triggering a dramatic rebound against the dollar.