Aso commenting ahead of the Bank of Japan meeting this week

  • specific monetary policy up to BOJ to decide
  • believe BOJ will pursue appropriate policy to achieve price stability
  • understand Kuroda's view that premature debate on exit strategy will cause market confusion
  • fully aware BOJ's 2% target will take a long time to achieve

Also, on the theme of the day … China / US trade war

  • Want US and China to consult closely on trade to prevent fallout on other countries

I posted a preview on the BOJ here: