Japan PM Kishida: Important to link weak yen to economic recovery

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday, “important to link weak yen to economic recovery by reopening inbound tourism, corporate reshoring.”

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Ready to speak with North Korea's Kim without any preconditions.

Japan's economic sanctions against North Korea having some impact.

Specific monetary policy tools are up to BOJ to decide, including the exit of easing.

No comment on FX rates.