Haruhiko Kuroda: Japan's economy and monetary policy

Speech by Mr Haruhiko Kuroda, Governor of the Bank of Japan, at a meeting with business leaders, Osaka, 25 September 2018.

The views expressed in this speech are those of the speaker and not the view of the BIS.

Introduction

It is my great pleasure to have the opportunity today to exchange views with a distinguished gathering of business leaders in the Kansai region. I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincerest gratitude for your cooperation with the various activities of the Bank of Japan’s branches in Osaka, Kobe, and Kyoto.

In my speech today, I would like to first talk about the Bank’s view on the recent developments in economic activity and prices, and then explain its thinking behind the conduct of monetary policy.