Japan finance minister Suzuki says he has no comment on FX levels ... goes on immediately to discuss the yen level ....

  • weak yen helps exporters, but pushes up import costs for some firms and consumers
  • forex stability is important
  • closely watching FX moves and their impact on the Japanese economy
  • says PM Kishida has given him instructions to work on tax system to improve jobs

Kishida is shifting his emphasis from Abenomics towards greater help for workers.