Japan Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno says watching FX moves closely

<p>Verbal intervention comments from Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno:</p><ul><li>Govt closely
watching FX moves and their impact on Japan's economy, prices</li><li>Working
closely with BOJ</li></ul><p>Also says:</p>

<ul><li>
Hope the BOJ works closely with govt, guide policy appropriately to
sustainably, stably hit 2% inflation target</li><li>Govt is always
closely communicating with the BOJ, won't comment on specifics</li></ul>

<p>—</p><p>Japanese officials are concerned when yen depreciation is rapid, as it has been since the Bank of Japan meeting last Fridasy. These sorts of remarks on the currency are intended to slow the fall. </p><p>The last time the yen weekend quickly I was posting on what to watch for actual intervention.</p>

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This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.