Japanese Finance Minister Katayama says won't comment on specific FX levels, but reiterates ready to respond appropriately to currency moves

Says:

• Will conduct appropriate economic policy and monetary situations.
• No change in our stance about FX policy.
• Will conduct fiscal policy with efforts to gain market trust, when asked about higher JGB yields.
• Specific monetary policies are up to the BoJ.
• Expect BoJ to conduct appropriate monetary policy while coordinating with the government.