Earlier:
Japan chief cabinet secretary Hayashi – PM Ishiba wants a comprehensive economic packageJapan finance minister Kato wants to boost support for low-income households
Japan’s economy minister Akazawa now,
says aims to overcome deflation under Ishiba’s leadership says he is carefully considering gas subsidies situationno change in interpretation of govmt – BOJ accord taregetting 2% inflation
Prime minister and BOJ share the view that exit from deflation is
Japan’s top priority
Timing of monetary policy change is important, must align with Japan’s broader goal of exiting deflation
Yen negative comments on the whole from Akazawa.
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.