Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Monday that Japan must be aware that rising interest rates would push up the government’s debt-financing costs and affect its spending plans, per Reuters.
Key quotes
Japan has experienced low interest rates for a very long period.
So, some quarters of the public don't know what it is like for interest rates to rise.
When interest rates rise, the government's debt-financing costs will increase; weighing on spending.
The government must ensure public, market trust in Japan's finances is maintained.
Market reaction
At the time of writing, the USD/JPY pair is trading 1.09% lower on the day to trade at 145.40.
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