Aso: We have completely avoided the risks of deflation

21 Feb 2018 12:02 PM

Japan's Finance Minister Taro Aso expects that Bank of Japan to continue working in line with the government to boost inflation to 2% target. His most prominent comments were as follows:

  • There is no need to be pessimistic about economic developments.
  • We have moved away from the risks of asset deflation altogether.
  • Achieving inflation target at 2% is a way to prove that Japan has survived deflation.

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