An electronic screen shows Japan's Nikkei share price index. The yen slumped to a 24-year low of nearly 146 to the dollar. Reuters
An electronic screen shows Japan's Nikkei share price index. The yen slumped to a 24-year low of nearly 146 to the dollar. Reuters
Japan spends a record $20bn to support the yen
Intervention drained nearly 15% of readily available funds, finance ministry says
