Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kazuo Ueda is speaking at the post-July policy meeting conference on Friday, noting that they “need to patiently continue monetary easing to support the economy.”
Today's decision is aimed at making YCC more sustainable.
Long-term rates could move beyond 0.5% cap.
Will flexibly respond to uncertainties of Japan economy.
Won't hesitate to easy policy further as needed.
Will respond to speed and level of long-term interest rates if they move beyond 0.5%.
Signs of change emerging from companies' price-setting behaviour.
There's still distance to achievement of 2% inflation target.
Will conduct consecutive fixed-rate purchase operations if long-term yield exceeds 1%, to curb yield jump.
Recent long-term yields are moving slightly below 0.5% level.
Not expecting long-term yield to rise to 1%.
Drastic changes to FY2023 price outlook suggests outlook in april was possibly underestimated.
No change to judgement that achievement of 2% inflation target is still distant.
Created 0.5-to-1.0% frame in addition to plus-minus 0.5% to respond to future risks.
In reaction to the above comments, USD/JPY is holding steady, currently testing 139.44, digesting Ueda’s remarks.
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