株価かぶか乱高下らんこうか 財務省ざいむしょう 三村みつむら財務ざいむ官かん “安定あんてい維持いじに万全ばんぜんを期きす”

In response to the stock market fluctuations caused by President Trumps tariff policy, Finance Ministry, Financial Services Agency, and Bank of Japan held an extraordinary meeting on the evening of the 9th. After the meeting, Vice Minister of Finance Mr. Mimura responded to the press, stating, We will meticulously grasp the impact on Japans economy, market, and industry, and provide necessary support such as funding measures considering the impact on domestic industry and employment.

The series of tariff measures will have a significant negative impact on the economies of countries around the world, so the three parties have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the stability of the global financial markets and financial system, he said.

<br><br>Additionally, regarding the indication by U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent to hold discussions with Japan concerning currency, it was stated, While we will not prejudge what kind of discussions will take place with the U.S. side in the future, it is naturally important for exchange rates to reflect fundamentals i.e., economic conditions and move stably.

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda: Paying close attention to the impact of Trump tariffs when making policy decisions On the 9th, Bank of Japan Governor Ueda addressed a trust conference, stating, So far, the economy and prices have been generally in line with forecasts, but it is necessary to pay close attention to future risks, especially the increasing uncertainty surrounding the future developments of trade policies in various countries.

In addition, he stated that we will carefully monitor domestic and international economic and price conditions, as well as financial market trends, including the impact of U.S. tariff policies, indicating a desire to make policy decisions while keeping a close eye on the impact of the Trump administrations tariff policies.

<br><br>Additionally, Governor Ueda attended the House of Representatives Finance and Financial Affairs Committee on the morning of the 9th, where he stated regarding the impact of tariff policy, We certainly see that uncertainty has increased.

There are multiple possibilities regarding the paths through which it may affect the economy and prices, and we are currently continuing to analyze them carefully, he said.