Kuroda: Current Pace of Purchases to Continue for Some Time

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Bank of Japan (BoJ) Governor Kuroda said “I think the current pace of purchases and monetary base increase would continue for some time”

* FX rate can affect inflation in short-term, but we think that inflation will go up reflecting the better output gap
* If FX appreciates, timing of 2% could be slightly delayed, if it depreciates, timing could be earlier, but basic trend is toward reaching 2% target
* The BOJ has about 40% of JGBs outstanding – so that means that 60% still in the market
* Don’t see any constraint for our policy to stimulate economy in coming years
* Inflation forecast based on assumption of stable FX
* Japan’s economy growing well above potential growth rate

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