21 Quotes by Tomoko Fujii

We cannot expect a 'grand coalition' to undertake bold and speedy reforms, especially of the labor market and tax system. The euro looks weak now.

The trade surplus figures showed strong exports and domestic demand. This shows the economy is robust enough to withstand a rate increase later this year, supporting the yen.

It would be quite market-moving if the second-quarter GDP data comes in above consensus.

Pressure on China to revalue against the dollar leads other Asian currencies, including the Japanese yen, to strengthen against the U.S. currency.

At least for the next half a year the situation is likely to remain tough.

It's a very gloomy picture. We can reasonably expect a very weak economic picture for the first and second quarter.

Everyone is waiting for an end to the tightening cycle, so that's why the dollar is vulnerable.

In general reducing the public debt will require drastic public sector reform. To implement drastic reforms, Koizumi needs to gain public support.

In the near term the economic outlook is still quiet bleak.