Japan PM Abe believes successor will tackle constitutional revision

After announcing his resignation as the Prime Minister, Japanese leader Shinzo Abe said that no matter who is the successor, they are likely to tackle constitutional revision.

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We have been able to limit coronavirus cases relatively well vs some countries.

Regret not being able to control health.

Can't move ahead with constitutional revision without public approval.

Want to do best towards that goal as one MP from now.

The abolition of nuclear weapons is Japan’s unshakable policy.

US-Japan alliance is a strong deterrent against potential enemies.

Believe Japan needs to continue working toward the abolition of nuclear arms as sole nation that suffered nuclear attacks.

USD/JPY breaks below 106.00

USD/JPY has breached the 106 mark as the uncertainty over Abe’s successor rises and ramps up the safe-haven flows into the yen.

The spot sheds 0.67% to reach fresh daily lows of 105.82.