BOJ gov speaking in Tokyo

  • real wages rising gradually
  • won't hesitate to adjust policy if needed
  • sees big changes in companies' attitude toward setting prices
  • number of people who still Japan is in deflation is declining
  • hope for positive atmosphere during next year's annual wage negotiations

Blah dee blah

USDJPY still clinging onto 123.00 but EURJPY lower as euro retreats on firmer DAX which is now only down -0.4%