Japan’s Matsuno: Closely watching FX moves with a high sense of urgency

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno is reiterating that the government is closely watching the FX market moves, as USD/JPY closes in on 147.00.

Key quotes

No comment on daily FX moves.

Closely watching FX moves with a high sense of urgency.

Market reaction

USD/JPY is consolidating near 24-year highs at 146.93, almost unchanged on the day, as investors await the US inflation data.