Bank of Japan governor Kuroda's presser went on for an hour (only) so in case you missed out on his comments, here they are!
- BOJ's Kuroda: Will adjust policy as needed to maintain momentum towards 2% target
- More from BOJ's Kuroda: BOJ will continue to watch profitability on banks
- BOJ's Kuroda: Monetary policy has helped improve Japan's economy
- BOJ's Kuroda: Will consider further easing if momentum towards 2% target wanes
- More from BOJ's Kuroda: Possible for govt to declare end to deflation
I've highlighted before earlier in the month here that the BOJ will likely stand pat in today's meeting and that the communication then would be similar to today. Judging by his comments today, I would say he was more detail-oriented earlier this month with his comments.
Today, he touched a bit more to confirm that they won't change the current YCC policy and reaffirmed the BOJ's mandate of reaching price stability. Also, he commented on Bitcoin (!) in the fourth link as per the norm of what all central bankers are doing these days.
"If you're looking for my comments, you've come to the right place!"
