- Keeps overnight call rate target unchanged at 0.0-0.1% by unanimous vote .
- Says Japan’s economy is starting to pick up moderately , keeps assessment unchanged.
- Japan economy expected to resume moderate recovery.
- BOJ cuts assessment on exports and imports.
- Says uncertainty over overseas economies remains high.
- Says pickup in exports moderating .
- BOJ says output has been relatively weak.
- BOJ says overseas economies showing moderate improvement but limited scope, yet to emerge from slowdown.
Usd/Jpy trading near session lows of 78.35.