Achieving the primary balance target is just a first step. Only through this would Japan think about gradually reducing the debt-to-GDP ratio.

Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

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If it means that central banks are directly underwriting government bonds, or managing monetary and fiscal policies as one, that would be prohibited in Japan as well as other advanced economies, as lessons from history tell us.

Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

We will take monetary policy measures in a timely, forward-looking manner, risks to the economy are tilted to the downside.

Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

I don't think the BOJ's presence in the (ETF) market is too big. by Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

I don't think the BOJ's presence in the (ETF) market is too big.

Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

There continues to be plenty of reason to affect risk premium of... by Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

There continues to be plenty of reason to affect risk premium of asset prices.

Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

We'll closely monitor the effect of the earthquake and take appropriate action, working closely with relevant authorities.

Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

Of course, our staff knew that several central banks have adopted negative interest rates, so they've been analyzing the step for some time, they raised it as one of the options, which we discussed at today's meeting.

Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

Japan's underlying price trend isn't deteriorating. But some indicators on inflation expectations have been somewhat weak, we won't hesitate adjusting policy, including easing policy, if necessary to achieve our 2 percent price target.

Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

I don't think there is any technical limitation to further strengthen our quantitative and qualitative easing (program) if necessary to achieve our 2 pct target.

Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

When markets are moving this sharply, they could affect emerging markets and resources-exporting economies. That's a risk to the outlook.

Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

China's economy has recently slowed, with (weakness seen) mainly in the manufacturing sector. But it is expected to grow stably with support from the authorities' fiscal and monetary measures.

Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

For the world economy, without a doubt, weaker oil prices are a p... by Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda

For the world economy, without a doubt, weaker oil prices are a plus.

Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda