Looking closely, specifically “not at the stage of doing anything” = finance minister Suzuki due to stock depreciation

08/8/2024 11:24 AM GMT+9 (some excerpts)

Finance Minister Suzuki Shunichi expressed the idea of closely monitoring current stock depreciation on the 8th, and also expressed recognition that “we are not at the stage of doing anything specific” at this time. I spoke at the press conference after the advance cabinet meeting.
　Regarding stock prices, he pointed out that “there are various factors such as economic conditions, exchange conditions, corporate activity status, future policies, etc., and should be determined in the market.” The view was also expressed that “various factors are involved, and prices are determined by investors making decisions and buying and selling.”