Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: It cannot be said that Japan has completely escaped deflation.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: I am most worried about the impact of the weak yen on import costs.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Not considering cutting sales tax at this time.

The Philippine stock index fell 1% to 6,626.47 points.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Will continue to pay attention to stock market trends.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Stock prices are determined in the market based on various factors such as economic conditions.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: For foreign exchange, it is important to reflect fundamentals while remaining stable.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: We will continue to closely monitor foreign exchange market trends.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: The recent foreign exchange trend has both advantages and disadvantages.

According to the Associated Press: Amish Shah wins Arizona Democratic House primary.

Fitch Ratings: Improved macroeconomic conditions have a positive impact on some emerging market credit markets.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi: The stock market is determined by the market based on various factors such as economic conditions and corporate activities.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi: No comment on foreign exchange levels.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi: Closely monitor foreign exchange market trends.

Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi: It is very important that the currency reflects fundamentals in a stable way.

Nasdaq futures extended losses to 0.8%, while Amazon (AMZN.O) fell 7% after the market closed.

Bank of Korea: In view of uncertainties in the foreign exchange market and tensions in the Middle East, it will release quarterly inflation forecasts starting from August.