Japan Economy Minister Shindo

  • Understand BOJ takes into account various data, including consumption, economic outlook and risks comprehensively in guiding policy.
  • Specific monetary policy means up to BOJ to decide.
  • Expect BOJ to work closely with govt, take appropriate monetary policy to sustainably, stably achieve its price target accompanied by wage rises.

These comments not really adding much.

Earlier:

Japan Economy Minister Shindo 15 February 2024 2

USD/JPY, meanwhile, is dropping away. Its under 150.25 as I post