BoJ Shirai: central bank won't hesitate to ease further

FXstreet.com (Barcelona) - BoJ board member Shirai said that the central bank will not hesitate to provide further monetary stimulus should risks to the economy and prices materialise.

Shirai said during the last BoJ minutes publication on Tuesday that risks on the economy and prices are titled to the downside. While Shirai said there are a range of options to consider, she did not provide any specifics.

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