According to PANews, Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki recently addressed the impact of the stock market on Japan's economy. Suzuki noted that the economy is showing positive changes and that stock prices are determined by the market. He expressed optimism about a gradual economic recovery and highlighted ongoing close cooperation with the Bank of Japan and the Financial Services Agency. Suzuki emphasized that the yen's level is determined by fundamentals and that stable currency fluctuations are desirable. He refrained from commenting on whether the current yen level is too high or if the current foreign exchange rates reflect the fundamentals.