ECB's Schnabel: Inflation expectations could be more fragile

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Japan's Fin. Min. Katayama: We will take bold actions on FX as needed. JAPAN'S KATAYAMA DISCUSSED CURRENCIES WITH BESSENT. JAPAN'S KATAYAMA HAS DECIDED WITH BESSENT TO MAINTAIN CLOSE COMMUNICATION. Japan's Fin. Min. Katayama: US Treasury Secretary Bessent is going to stop in Japan en route to China in May. I will speak with him then.