Japan finance minister Suzuki says govmt and BOJ working together to hit inflation target

Comments from Japan's Minister of Finance Suzuki:

• the government and the Bank of Japan are working closely together based on the need to achieve the 2% inflation target stably and sustainable
• expect BOJ to guide policy appropriately

Tokyo inflation plunged in January:

• Tokyo area CPI data for January +1.6% (prior 2.4%)

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda with Suzuki