Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Kuroda to speak in Japanese parliament today, attending a committee hearing
Attending parliament from 2.50pm local time
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MNI reports that
- he will be asked about the outlook for Japan’s economic activity and prices
- including the impact of the consumption tax hike to 8% from 5% on April 1
MNI further notes that “Kuroda has repeatedly said Japan’s economic recovery will continue despite fluctuations in domestic demand before and after the tax increase.”