BOJ governor continuing his press conference 31 Oct

  • would also accelerate deflation
  • wrong to think that unconventional mon pol would make exit difficult
  • wages rising but takes time to change mindset
  • wage growth will accelerate once deflation mind is gone
  • a central bank Gov needs to grasp economic theory, this is a problem not just in Japan, also US & Europe
  • 6 trln JPY target for ETF buys different to JGB target
  • JGB buys are to achieve YCC, this is different to ETFs
  • not sure if analysis of my expressions has policy meaning

More blah blah blah from the blah blah blah master

USDJPY 113.09 after a dip to 112.95. Decent demand down there as per the order board prevailing for the moment.

Yep, we know how you feel Mr K