BOJ Kuroda: Will continue easing until consumer inflation stably exceeds 2 pct

Omkar Godbole FXStreet Contributor

Comments from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) governor Kuroda are flowing-in via Reuters:

Will continue expanding monetary base until consumer inflation stably exceeds 2 pct
Will maintain QQE with yield curve control for as long as needed to achieve 2 pct inflation in stable manner
Will adjust monetary policy as needed to maintain economy's momentum to achieve its price target
Japan's economy expanding moderately
Japan's economy expected to continue expanding moderately
Japan's consumer inflation moving around 1 pct
Japan's financial system maintaining stability

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