BoJ'S Masai: Necessary to continue easing to support growth

Bank of Japan's board member Masai has said that the downside risks to Japan's economy, prices have subsided somewhat but remain high.

Key notes

• Must ease if must ease without hesitation if risks materialise, increase chance economy will lose momentum for hitting price goal.
• It is natural concerns emerging that prolonged global low rates could encourage firms, investors to take on more risk.
• Necessary to continue easing to support growth.