- Japan’s Suzuki: There's a risk rising interest rates could pressure Japan's debt
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8 March 2024
Japan’s Suzuki: There's a risk rising interest rates could pressure Japan's debt
Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki said on Friday that there is a risk that rising interest rates could pressure Japan's debt.
Key quotes
"There's a risk that rising interest rates could pressure Japan's debt.”
“Not at a stage where I can mention fiscal targets other than primary budget balance.”
“Important to make persistent efforts to maintain fiscal health.
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At the time of writing, USD/JPY is trading 0.24% lower on the day at 147.73.
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