BOJ Deputy Governor Himino Ryozo (氷見野良三) said the risk of an upside surprise in prices needs to be given greater attention than before. He expressed the view that discussions at upcoming Monetary Policy Meetings should be conducted thoroughly.
BOJ Deputy Governor Himino Ryozo (氷見野良三) said the risk of an upside surprise in prices should be assessed with greater attention than before. His remarks were made on the 27th and reported as comments at a gathering of BOJ officials.
He emphasized the importance of conducting discussions properly at each Monetary Policy Meeting. He indicated that future policy decisions would require close attention to developments in price risks.