Yep, the lad’s still at it

  • boosting growth rate in mid/long-term not job of central bank
  • desirable for consumer prices to reach/stay around 2% with increasing wages and jobs
  • doesn’t see lower liquidity in JGB market hurting market functioning
  • will not make specific comments on how JGB yields might move in future

USDJPY 100.87

Add:

  • BOJ will not guide monetary policy in accordance with other central banks
  • BOJ policy not aimed at influencing FX rates

Press conference ends