Japan's Finance Minister: Our Stance on Foreign Exchange Remains Unchanged; US and Japan Share the Same Position

On July 28, Japan's Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki stated that the depreciation of the yen has both advantages and disadvantages. He refrained from commenting on specific foreign exchange levels or potential interventions. He emphasized that Japan's stance on foreign exchange remains unchanged and that the country is prepared to respond as necessary. He noted that the US and Japan share the same position on foreign exchange issues and declined to comment on the possibility of joint foreign exchange interventions with the US.