BoJ's Kuroda: Central bank ready to take additional measures if needed

Adding to his earlier comments during the post-meeting press conference, the BoJ Governor Haruhiko Kuroda was further noted saying that overseas downside risks are heightening, mainly due to US-China trade friction and European problems, and the central bank is ready to take additional measures if needed.

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   •  Will closely monitor if downside risks also affect price growth.
   •  Doesn't think overseas risks are enough to alter the main view.
   •  US-China trade friction might be headed towards a resolution.
   •  Prolonged trade friction is negative for both sides.