News Headline Summary

Bank of Japan's Shirai says current policy commitment is equivalent to inflation target

Says:

- Don't mind calling BoJ price goal target if policy flexible.
- Japan economy may show signs of recovery around mid-2013.
- Voted against reserve rate cut in December as still too early.
- Not ruling out option of reserve-rate cut.

Reaction details:

- No immediate reaction observed following his comments, trades 87.49 (-28 pips) last.

Print 04:39, 08 Jan 2013 - Asian News - Source: Newswires