Japanese PM Abe out with a few comments after his cabinet re-shuffle 3 Aug

  • economy the No1 priority
  • not considering dissolving parliament
  • want to speed up virtuous cycle and achieve deflation exit
  • wants ministers to speed up Abenomics

So how exactly are you going to do that Mr A ?

  • regrets the actions that led to mistrust from the people
  • North Korea threat is real and great
  • will strengthen bonds with US
  • must make progress on improving relations with S Korea, Russia and China

Let's hope so.

Meanwhile USDJPY suitably unfazed at 110.65

Thirsty work all this jawboning