- Members say BOJ will continue with ‘Powerful’ easing
- Member Sato proposed saying BOJ will maintain easing until 1% CPI has been steadily maintained
- Sato proposed emitting statement that CPI will move toward 1% in fiscal yr 2014
- Members Sato, Kiuchi voted against economic outlook due to more cautious view on CPI
- Some members said now is not the time to change wording on monetary policy
- Members said economy weak due to overseas slowdown
- Members agreed economy likely to improve in 2013 as o/seas economies pick up