Japan’s Aso expects weak JPY, strong USD to continue in first half of year

Japanese finance minister Taro Aso was on the wires earlier on the day, via Reuters, commenting on Trumponomics as well on the yen outlook.

Key Quotes:

Expecting Japan economic recovery, domestic demand driven

Trump introducing element of uncertainty for economy 

FX policy should be discussed in an international context, must keep close dialogue with US

Expects weak JPY, strong USD to continue in first half of year