More again from Hope's Koike: Will maintain bold monetary easing

• Will seek an exit strategy in cooperation with the Bank of Japan

Earlier:

• Japan election - Koike says should freeze planned sales tax hike
• More from the Hope Party (Japan election): Will cut spending on public works

And also some data:

• Japan data - Labor Cash Earnings (August): +0.9 % y/y (vs. expected +0.5%)