Kuroda speaks at an IMF event in Washington

  • Kuroda says the economy is finally no longer in deflation owing to powerful monetary easing
  • Uncertainties regarding global economy have been rising
  • Will persistently continue with powerful monetary easing to maintain momentum towards achieving 2% goal
  • BOJ paying close attention to effects on Japan's economy

The BOJ meets next week and the yen is near the best level of NY trade.