BoJ’s Amamiya: Higher US interest rates are a good thing for Japanese economy

Comments from the BoJ Deputy Governor Amamiya continue to cross the wires, as we head into Europe, with the key headlines found below.

Higher US interest rates are a good thing for the Japanese economy.

Careful communication is important.

Effects of the monetary policy surprising market won't last long.

Technically possible to deepen negative rates.

Must look at merits and demerits in deepening negative rates.