Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso says Bank of Japan easing is in line with what the G20 agreed.

Update: Similar comment from BOJ Governor Kuroda who says he told the BOJ’s monetary easing targets domestic policies and is aimed at 2% in roughly 2 years.

The market is taking the comments as a positive sign and USD/JPY has touched a fresh high of the day at 99.52. More offers at 99.70.