Aim to strike a balance between a strong economy and fiscal sustainability, according to Kiuchi of Japan.

The goal, according to Japan's Economy Minister Minoru Kiuchi on Thursday, is to strike a balance between budgetary sustainability and a strong economy. Kiuchi declined to comment on interest rates, though.

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Strive to strike a balance between fiscal sustainability and a strong economy.

seeks to allay and soothe market worries.

Regarding interest rates, nothing to say.

will not try to expand the budget carelessly.

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The USD/JPY pair is now down 0.10% for the day at 156.10.