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· Kazuo Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan (Japan)

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· Kazuo Ueda Wiki · Bank of Japan WikiJapan's economy and monetary policy

ContextSpeech to business leaders in Osaka; the Bank of Japan pursues price stability and is gradually raising rates after years of easing.

Why it mattersJapan's governor responds to the August market turmoil by promising careful policy.

Problems raised
  1. The dollar weakened and stocks fell in August.
  2. US slowdown fears grew.
  3. Markets are unstable.
Solutions proposed
  1. Monitor markets carefully.
  2. Listen to regional businesses.
  3. Conduct policy with care.
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