Japan on Yen’s advance: ‘No comments’ - Nikkei

The Nikkei Asian Review reported earlier today that the Japan’s government officials have preferred not to comment on the recent yen appreciation against the US dollar, as they seek to remain in Trump’s good books.

Key Quotes:

“The Japanese government kept quiet on the yen's climb to a five-month high against the dollar, wary of provoking the U.S. at a delicate time by making a flagrant attempt to halt the currency's gains.”

"No comment," said one Ministry of Finance official of the yen's advance

Another government insider pointed out that the rise is "not rapid."

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