Bank of Japan (BoJ) Board Member Hajime Takata is back on the wires this Wednesday, saying that he “won't comment on Japanese government bond (JGB) yield levels.” Additional quotes Long-term interest rates moving in line with state of Japan's economy.
The Japanese Yen (JPY) drifts lower during the Asian session on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump's decision to delay plans to impose trade tariffs on Canada and Mexico dents demand for traditional safe-haven assets.
Following his video conference with new US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday, Japan’s Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato declined to say whether tariff was discussed.