• USDJPY at 120.00 is positive for overall Japanese economy but steps needed to ease impact on consumers

PM Abe’s adviser out with some spin

  • consumer inflation around 1.5% is acceptable under current jobs market situation and oil price
  • corp tax rate should be cut to closer to 20%

USDJPY lower again at 117.55 ignoring the “USDJPY 120 is ok” line

 Hamada- USDJPY @ 120 is ok for Japan overall

Hamada- USDJPY @ 120 is ok for Japan overall