News Headline Summary

BoJ governor Shirikawa says must ensure policy flexibility is left in reviewing price goal

Says:
- BoJ will conduct powerful easing seamlessly.
- Will debate next month if any room to review figures on desirable long-term price growth.
- Will reach a conclusion in January on review of long-term price stability.

Update details:

- This is alongside expectations as the new PM-elect has called on the BoJ to hike their inflation target to 2%.

Print 07:42, 20 Dec 2012 - BoJ - Source: Newswires