BOJ's Kuroda: Unconventional monetary policy has been generating easing effects

Comments from BOJ Governor Kuroda:

• Policies have influenced long-term rates, asset prices and inflation expectations

More of an academic take than a look at the real-time economy. Watch for comments on reaching the 2% inflation target.

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• Global economy has been recovering moderately
• Sees more divergence in monetary policy in US, Eurozone and Japan