Japan coalition partner - New BOJ governor should avoid dramatic change

Omkar Godbole FXStreet Contributor

Komeito Party leader Yamaguchi has squashed hopes of any major change in the BOJ monetary policy under new Governor. Kuroda's term ends on April 8, 2018.

Yamaguchi says the next BOJ Governor should avoid making dramatic changes.

The Japanese Yen has spiked across the board on Yamaguchi's comments.

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Omkar Godbole

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Omkar Godbole, editor and analyst, joined FXStreet after four years as a research analyst at several Indian brokerage companies.

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