The yen was in the spotlight as it fell to a nine-month low against the US dollar, prompting comments from officials. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said she would not deny that the negative effects of a weak yen on the economy have become more noticeable than the positive ones. The Yen has lost almost 0.8% this week, which comes amid positive market sentiment related to the expected end of the U.S. government shutdown. In addition, the market is influenced by expectations of more active budget spending under new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote later on Wednesday on a compromise resolution that will restore funding for government agencies and end the government shutdown. Markets are awaiting the outcome of the vote.