USD/JPY had dribbled lower since the Bank of Japan minutes earlier today:
Whiule assurances were given on loose policy there were notes of wariness on rising inflation.
Reuters have a recap posted:
- Some members saw positive signs towards achieving price target
- Board saw need to keep ultra-low rates, warn of uncertainties
- BOJ kept policy steady at final meeting chaired by Kuroda
Kuroda fired his last shots just after this meeting.