- Intervention was taken to address FX volatility
- Recent yen declines were one-sided, rapid so it was negative for the economy
At the same time, he says that the BOJ has to keep ultra easy policy to support the economy. Like geez, what exactly do you want? It's clear they are picking a fight now as their tolerance level reaches a certain threshold (USD/JPY has appreciated by 26% right before they stepped in) but unless something fundamental changes, the pressure valve will not be turned off.