Japan Finance Minister Warns of Critical Point for Growth, Eyes Currency Moves
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Japan's finance minister says the country is at a critical point regarding spurring consumption or wage growth.
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He says it's hard to say fiscal spending will push up prices.
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He views rapid currency movements as undesirable.
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He is closely monitoring currency moves with urgency.
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He won't rule out steps to respond to disorderly currency moves.