23 May 2016
BOJ’s Nakaso: Extreme FX moves have bad economic impact, G7 agreed
Additional comments flowing in from BOJ’s deputy governor Nakaso, as he speaks in Tokyo this Monday.
Key Quotes:
Declines to comment of FX levels, but does say desirable that the end moves and stable manner
Desirable again reflects economic fundamentals
Extreme FX moves have bad economic impact...as G7 agreed
Cannot comment on forex impact of Brexit
It is important to look at both 1st round and full
pass-through effect when judging of effect of FX on economy
Monetary policy aimed at domestic price stability
Some criticism of negative rates bigger than anticipated