Japan’s Suzuki: Will monitor US monetary policy trends

Japan’s Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Tuesday, the government will monitor US monetary policy trends, market moves when asked about post-Jackson Hole financial market turmoil.

Additional quotes

Govt worried about Sri Lanka's severe fiscal situation, important for all creditor nations to gather on debt issue.

Respect BOJ’s independence in guiding monetary policy.

Govt will coordinate with other creditor nations, organizations on Sri Lanka debt crisis.

FX moves change from time to time, determined by fundamentals.

Market reaction

USD/JPY is holding lower ground around 138.40, losing 0.19% on the day, at the time of writing.