K. Tks.

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  • No change to goal of achieving 2% price target

His earlier comments here

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  • US rate increases won't be put off forever

Now he sounds like me.

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And... Finance minister Aso:

  • Not considering compiling extra budget at present
  • Japan's economy is most stable among major economies

  • Now it's companies' turn to spend, want them to boost wages, capex instead of internal reserves

  • Excluding energy, expect consumer prices to follow a moderate rise ahead

  • No comment on whether additional BOJ easing is needed, up to BOJ to decide what to do

  • Decline in oil prices is positive for resource-poor Japan