Bank of Japan chief signals vigilance to yen moves, impact on economy
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi: It is crucial to extend the wage increase momentum to small and medium-sized enterprises
As of the early market close, the Nikkei 225 index fell by 1.2%, and the Topix index dropped by 0.5%
JGB futures edge higher amid stock-market weakness
Japan's seasonally adjusted current account for the end of December was 728.8 billion yen, expected to be 1,081.2 billion yen, and the previous value was 3,674.1 billion yen
The Nikkei 225 index's intraday decline narrowed to 0.6%