Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday that the foreign exchange (FX) rates should reflect fundamentals and he will respond appropriately to excessive FX moves.
Key quotes
Warns that increasing bond yields could strain government finances
Aims income tax cut to wipe out deflation.
Vows to restore fiscal health with determination
FX Level Determined by Market
Currency rates should reflect fundamentals
FX stability is important
Will respond appropriately to excessive FX moves
Market reaction
At the time of writing, USD/JPY is trading 0.11% lower on the day to trade at 156.67.