Conflicting messages on the weakening yen cause Japanese currency to whipsaw.

Conflicting messages on the weakening yen cause Japanese currency to whipsaw.

Major nations try to ease concerns about a currency war.

Major nations try to ease concerns about a currency war.

Monetary authorities debate the extent to which they should pursue other goals.

Monetary authorities debate the extent to which they should pursue other goals.

Analyst argues investors thirst for dividends and buybacks threatens business investment.

Analyst argues investors thirst for dividends and buybacks threatens business investment.