BOJ sees no problem with continuing QQE – Kuroda

FXStreet (Mumbai) - Additional headlines crossing the wires now, as the BOJ Chief comments on the Fed monetary policy path and on future QQE prospects.

Key Quotes:

If FED raises rates, would be reflection of strength of US economy

Expects U.S. rate hikes to be very gradual

Very interested in how much wages will rise in next year's annual wage talks

don't think low inflation will have decisive impact on spring wage talks

No need to question 2 pct timeframe on near-term Oil price falls

Can’t say how long quantitative easing will continue, has no set time

QQE is not calendar-based but outcome-based

See no problem with continuing QQE

Easing for 2% CPI unaffected by BOJ balance sheet

Continuing QQE will not cause problems to financial system

Don’t think we've reached a limit of JGB purchases under QQE