TOKYO -- Outgoing Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda defended his bold monetary easing on Friday, after his final policy meeting, while arguing that the economy is nearing the bank's elusive goal of sustained 2% inflation.
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Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda speaks during a press conference on March 10 in Tokyo. (Pool photo)
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