Japan’s Kato: Will closely monitor impact of Trump's policies on Japan's economy
Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Friday that he “will closely monitor the impact of Trump's policies on Japan's economy.”
Additional quotes
Won't comment on forex levels.
Important for currencies to move in stable manner reflecting fundamentals.
Will take appropriate steps on excess moves.
Have seen one-sided and drastic moves on the currency market.
Will closely monitor currency moves, including those driven by speculators with utmost sense of urgency.
Meanwhile, Japan's Economy Minister Ryosei Akazawa noted that he ”expects private spending to increase with rising wages.”
Market reaction
USD/JPY is back under 153.00 following these above comments, losing 0.08% on the day.
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