Japan senior official says no truth that Amamiya sounded out for BOJ Gov position

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Japan deputy chief cabinet secretary Isozaki statement:

• No truth to reports BOJ deputy gov Amamiya sounded out for the next BOJ governor job

ICYMI, this from earlier:

Speculation regarding BOJ Dep Gov Amamiya being approached to become the new gov. once Kuroda's term expires on April 8:

• The Nikkei carried the report
• USD/JPY above 132 in early Monday Asia trade, 06 February 2023 - chart
• Japan finance minister Suzuki says he hasn't heard anything on BOJ Gov nominations yet

• More on the chatter that Amamiya may be the next BOJ Governor - he refused to comment

USD/JPY down a little on this.