At a press conference on the 8th, the Bank of Japan's Deputy Governor Amemiya said that the new mutant virus, Omicron strain, "is a factor that adds further uncertainty to the future of the economy," and cautioned about the impact on the real economy. I showed the idea to look at it.
The Bank of Japan's Vice President Amemiya held a press conference on the 8th after attending a round-table conference with the local business community in Tokushima City.
Among them, regarding the new mutant virus of the new corona, Omicron strain, Vice President Amemiya said, "While the infectious disease itself gives uncertainty to the future of the economy, the Omicron strain is a factor that adds further uncertainty. ".
On that basis, he expressed his intention to pay close attention to the impact of Omicron stocks on the real economy, while maintaining the view that the economic recovery will become clear in the first half of next year regarding the future of the Japanese economy.
On the other hand, regarding the monetary support measures for companies affected by the new corona, which is due until the end of March next year, Deputy Governor Amemiya said, "While large companies are in a good financial environment, some small and medium-sized companies are strict. It is important to respond flexibly depending on the situation in the future. "