Japan’s Hayashi: Stock prices are determined in the market based on various factors
Source Fxstreet
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Friday that “stock prices are determined in the market based on various factors such as economic conditions and corporate activities.”
Additional comments
Will continue to pay close attention to markets with sense of urgency.
Important for currencies to move in stable manner reflecting fundamentals.
Closely watching FX moves.
Won't comment on forex levels.
Market reaction
At press time, USD/JPY is off the highs but traders near 149.50, up 0.13% on the day. The pair continues its wild swings amid a 4% slump in the Japanese indices.
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