Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Uchida says will not comment on FX levels

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Uchida

• won't comment on FX levels
• says the BOJ aims for price rises accompanied by wage hikes

Also,

BOJ Director-General of Monetary Affairs Dept Masaki:

• doesn't see long-term interest rates to 'greatly' exceed 1% even with rising pressure

This follows the overnight drop in USD/JPY:

• USD/JPY plunges on Monday US time, speculation surrounds Bank of Japan intervention

This from earlier would be yen positive at the margin

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