Japanese yen drops to lowest in 34 years despite BOJ rate hike

Rapid depreciation of currency raises chances of government intervention

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Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki warned Wednesday that he would not rule out any measures and would take "decisive steps." (Photo by Jo Miyaguchi)

LISA KIM, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The yen dropped to its lowest level in 34 years early Wednesday, trading near 152 to the dollar about a week after the Bank of Japan ended its negative interest rate policy.

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