BOJ’s Kuroda: CPI is likely to gradually increase as a trend

Commenting on the inflation outlook, Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said on Wednesday, Consumer Price Index (CPI) is likely to gradually increase as a trend

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Japan’s economy picking up as a trend although the situation remains severe due to coronavirus.

Japan's economy is expected to recover ahead as coronavirus impact eases.

Japan's financial system stable as a whole.

Japan's consumer inflation is likely to gradually accelerate reflecting rising energy prices.

Japan's consumer inflation likely to gradually accelerate as a trend.

Closely watching coronavirus impact, won't hesitate to ease policy further if necessary.