Japan’s Katayama: Government ready to act to combat economic impact from Iran conflict

Source Fxstreet

Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that compiling extra budget would of course be an option as Prime Minister had said before. Katayama added that the government ready to take steps in timely fashion to combat economic impact from Iran conflict. She stated that Japan is not fully exited from deflation.

Meanwhile, Bank of Japan (BoJ) Deputy Governor Himino said that the central bank keeps monetary conditions accommodative and gradually adjust degree of monetary accommodation.

Key quotes from BoJ’s Himino

Japan is in inflation in sense consumer prices rising, up to govt to decide whether Japan completely out of deflation.

BoJ keeping monetary conditions accommodative, gradually adjusting degree of monetary accommodation.

Underlying inflation gradually accelerating toward BoJ's 2% target.

Will continue to scrutinise market moves, impact on economy and prices.




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