Amid reports regarding Japan possibly ​intervening in the crude oil futures ⁠market as the West Asia crisis evolves, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said government ​is prepared to take ‌necessary measures on all fronts. "Taking into account the impact that currency ​movements have on people's ​lives ⁠and economy...determined to take thorough action ⁠at ​all times and ​on all fronts," she said.