Japan finance minister Suzuki - Interest rates are set by markets

Japan finance minister Suzuki:

• Ministry of finance will continue debt management through dialogue with markets
• Interest rates are set by markets reflecting JGB demand and various aspects
• Decline to comment on Bank of Japan's decision last week on planned reduction of JGB purchases

Ueda is speaking at the same time:

• Bank of Japan Gov Ueda expects strengthening in Japan wage-price cycle - higher inflation

Ueda and Suzuki at a G7 event