I want to commend it as an epoch-making move for the BOJ that will bring transparency to its policy.

We will never let the BOJ repeat the mistake the bank made in August 2000.

I want to commend it as an epoch-making move for the BOJ that would bring transparency to its policy.

So long as there is a solid framework in place, it's up to the BOJ.

Zero percent is still deflation.

I do not think China will take the bold course of doing that. But this persistent speculation could encourage Middle Eastern and other Asian nations to race to diversify their dollar holdings.