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[Japanese Finance Minister Reaffirms Appropriate Response to Yen Exchange Rate] Odaily Planet Daily News – Japanese Finance Minister Katsuyuki Katayama stated on Friday that he would not comment on specific exchange rate levels and that the government is prepared to take appropriate measures to address currency fluctuations. During a routine press conference, Katayama also emphasized that the Japanese government has maintained close communication with U.S. authorities on foreign exchange issues. Regarding the rise in Japanese government bond yields, he mentioned that efforts will be made to implement fiscal policies to gain market trust. Specific monetary policies are to be decided by the Bank of Japan, and it is expected that the Bank of Japan will maintain close communication with the government and adopt appropriate monetary policies to steadily achieve price targets. As for the Bank of Japan's economic blueprint, she stated that there is currently no new information. (Jin10)