Japan Industry Minister requested the US exclude Japan from steel & aluminium tariffs

USD/JPY has risen as more liquidity enters Asian morning trade.

There is no fresh yen related news apart what has already been posted.

Just crossing now:

• Japan industry minister Muto requested the US eclude Japan from steel and aluminium tariffs

Current indications from Trump are 'no exclusions'.

Also, 2 year JGB yields are hitting their highest since October 2008

Not much:

• Japan's fin min Kato says will assess, respond to US tariffs