The Bank of Japan (BOJ) board member Hitoshi Suzuki made comments on the economic outlook amid vaccine rollout in the country.
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“Economy recovering, slowly though.”
“Japan’s economy is recovering as a trend.”
“Level of economic activity will stay low for the time being. “
“There is uncertainty on the pace of the vaccine rollout, could weigh on activity in the economy.”
“BOJ ready to take further easing steps if necessary.”