Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says that the economy is recovering modestly with momentum for wage hikes continuing but caution is warranted for outlook

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama's comments signal a cautiously optimistic view on the economic recovery, highlighting that while wage growth momentum is promising, it’s prudent to approach the outlook with caution.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 28 Apr 2026, 00:34 UTCOn the live feed at 00:14 UTC — 5 more headlines followed before this page went public

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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says volatility in crude is affecting FX, ready to take decisive action; will closely coordinate with the US and will act when necessary; standing by around the clock

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Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says that the economy is recovering modestly with momentum for wage hikes continuing but caution is warranted for outlook

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[MARKET UPDATE] Asia-Pac open mixed (ASX 200 -0.5%, Nikkei U/C, KOSPI +0.5%) while US equity futures hold at session highs; FX muted, USD/JPY slips below 159.35 ahead of the BoJ rate decision; WTI futures little moved

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PRE-MARKET AUSTRALIAN, JAPANESE AND SOUTH KOREAN STOCK NEWS: Reliance Worldwide reaffirms FY26 outlook, Hitachi announces JPY 500bln share buyback, Nissan revises op. profit

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This could inform market sentiment, particularly in relation to JPY and Japanese equities, as traders weigh the implications for monetary policy in the context of ongoing recovery discussions.

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