Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says not in a situation where an extra budget is needed, adds have JPY 1tln in reserve funds in FY26 budget, but stated there's no immediate need for an extra budget

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama's comments signal that the government believes current fiscal measures are sufficient, with no immediate plans for an extra budget despite having significant reserve funds.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 15 May 2026, 00:58 UTCOn the live feed at 00:38 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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This stance could indicate a stable economic outlook, potentially affecting JPY stability and market sentiment in commodities like metals, which are influenced by Japanese economic policy.

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