Finance minister Aso:
- hard to imagine a sudden jump in oil prices
- Oil price drop not having a bad impact on Japan's economy
- Don't think Japan economic data shows early signs of a slowdown
- Japanese economy taking one step forward, one step back
Japan chief cabinet secretary Suga:
- Economy still a top priority
- Change of economy minister won't effect policy
Economy minister Ishihara:
- Oil price falls generally positive for economy
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Usual blah from the usual folks.
Except for Ishihara who has replaced Amari.
Always a chance the new guy will put his foot in it
But, he's ding fine OK ... adding to the usual blah:
- Economic fundamentals unchanged
- External factors effecting data
- Decline in household spending due to weather
- Will carry out decisively
