Japan PM reiterates goal to tackle deflation, revise constitution - BBC
|As reported by BBC News, Japanese PM Abe told reporters at his office that he will make an all-out effort for the rest of his term to deliver on his main goals of beating deflation and revising the nation's pacifist Constitution.
This is he said after becoming the longest-serving Prime Minister in Japanese history.
Key Quotes:
"I still have nearly two years left in my term as president of the Liberal Democratic Party [LDP]. Under the weight of my responsibility, I will make an all-out effort to tackle policy goals, remembering the time when I first started out feeling nervous as if walking on thin ice,"
"Beyond that, revising the Constitution is also on the horizon."
Meanwhile, the USD/JPY pair remains under pressure below 108.50, as the anti-risk Yen keeps the upper edge amid the latest US-China political tussle over the Hong Kong protestors.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers.