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Japan’s Kato: Will closely monitor impact of Trump's policies on Japan's economy

FXStreetNov 8, 2024 3:21 AM

Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato on Friday that he “will closely monitor the impact of Trump's policies on Japan's economy.”

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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.

Market reaction

USD/JPY is back under 153.00 following these above comments, losing 0.08% on the day.

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