BOJ’s Kuroda: Japan's economy remains under pressure from state of emergency curbs

“Japan's economy remains under pressure from the state of emergency curbs,” the Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said in his speech on Wednesday.

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Japan's economy likely to recover on rising external demand, govt and monetary support.

Must be vigilant to global market developments, overseas economies.

Japan's economy likely to resume a sustainable growth path as rising income supports spending.

Expects Japan’s capex to rise more clearly ahead as corporate profits improve.