Japan’s Aso: Not considering another cash handout for households
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Japan’s Finance Minister Taro Aso expressed his take on the yen appreciation and the government’s response to the rise in coronavirus cases, in his address before the parliament on Thursday.
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“Not thinking now about giving cash handouts to households for the 2nd time. “
“State of emergency was lifted so conditions are different now from when households were given cash handouts.”
“The yen is gaining on dollar weakness.”
“In theory, a weaker yen is better for exporters.”
Tokyo is said to report a record 534 new cases as of Thursday, the Governor is expected to confirm later today.
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