“The Bank of Japan also decides on the economic situation and responds appropriately” Minister of Economic Revitalization September 13 12:12
In connection with the European Central Bank's cut in interest rates for the first time in three and a half years, the Minister of Economic Revitalization Nishimura will respond appropriately by judging the economic situation at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 13th. Showed hope to do.
On the 12th, the European Central Bank decided to further reduce the negative interest rate for the first time in three and a half years to further support the sluggish euro zone economy.
In this connection, the minister in charge of economic revitalization Nishimura said, “I think the decision has been made in light of the economic situation in each country. I look forward to it. "
In response to this statement, the reporters asked whether the Bank of Japan was seeking additional monetary easing, but Minister Nishimura denied such a view, “Monetary policy is entrusted to the Bank of Japan. I think it ’s something that ’s well-discussed and well-determined. ”