Japan ready to take decisive steps if speculative moves persist, top fx diplomat says

TOKYO, March 30 (Reuters) - Japanese authorities stand ready to take "decisive" steps if speculative moves continue in the foreign exchange market, top currency diplomat Atsushi Mimura said on Monday.

"We are hearing that speculative moves are increasing in the currency market, in addition to the crude futures market. If this situation continues, it may be time to take decisive measures," he told reporters.