Natsuo Yamaguchi, leader of Japan’s junior coalition parner, the New Komeito party, speaking at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry after the post-FOMC yen weakening

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  • weak yen has demerits for many small and mid-sized companies
  • need flexible economic measures to prevent serious impact on SMEs from rising raw material and fuel costs
  • govt and BOJ need to endeavour to keep ccy stable
  • should take all available steps inc a drafting an extra budget

Not sure how much his comments hold sway but a dissenting voice nonetheless even though BOJ gov Kuroda has also recently talked about a need for fx stability

USDJPY unfazed at 108.65