BOJ Kuroda vows to maintain easing to support Japan economy

Central bank chief promises close policy coordination with new government

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Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda touted role of monetary stimulus in supporting the economy during the coronavirus pandemic at a news conference on Sept. 17. (Pool photo) 

MITSURU OBE, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda vowed on Thursday to maintain the central bank's monetary stimulus to support a budding economic recovery from the coronavirus-induced recession.

Kuroda stressed the effectiveness of the monetary stimulus in supporting the economy. "The financial markets are no longer in a tense condition, as they once were, even though there is still some nervousness," Kuroda said at a news conference following the bank's two-day monetary policy meeting.

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