Japan’s Govt Official: October output may not expand as much as forecast amid chip shortage

A Japanese government official said on Friday, the October output may not expand as much as forecast, as worries over the chip and parts supply shortage remain.

These comments come after Japan's industrial output fell for the third straight month in September as the auto sector was hit by a persistent global supply shortage.

Factory production slumped 5.4% in the reported period from the previous month.

Market reaction

USD/JPY is keeping its recovery mode intact above 113.50 on these comments. The spot was last seen trading at 113.56, almost unchanged on the day.