Yep, the lad’s still at it
- boosting growth rate in mid/long-term not job of central bank
- desirable for consumer prices to reach/stay around 2% with increasing wages and jobs
- doesn’t see lower liquidity in JGB market hurting market functioning
- will not make specific comments on how JGB yields might move in future
USDJPY 100.87
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- BOJ will not guide monetary policy in accordance with other central banks
- BOJ policy not aimed at influencing FX rates
Press conference ends