• Japan still halfway to price target
  • says its possible core inflation could fall below 1%
  • fiscal discipline vital for Japan’s finances and economy
  • declines to comment on ratings agencies

And with that he’s gone. Presser over

USDJPY 117.37 and looking underpinned still with longs probably happy that Kuroda kept to the script once again

Kuroda- Thanks for coming everyone

Kuroda- Thanks for coming everyone. See you all very soon. You can be sure of that