Finance Minister Masajuro Shiokawa and Bank of Japan Gov. Toshihiko Fukui have agreed not to worry over the recent rise in long-term interest rates.
Shiokawa on Wednesday told reporters that the two feel the state of the economy remains stable.
The positive comments came as concerns are growing that the interest-rate hike could end up hurting the country's fragile economy.
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