Although I included this in my round-up of the Japanese press this morning, this article should be highlighted (highlit?). The news/comments are still leaning heavily towards implementing Abe’s weak Yen policies.
Shirakawa set to cooperate with ruling bloc
Shirakawa said, “It is important to fully discuss the role the government should perform” as well as monetary easing. He therefore stressed the need for deregulation and other measures to help spur growth.
Shirakawa said he does not think that holding talks between the government and the BOJ on their policy coordination will undermine the central bank’s independence from the government.
