The Bank of Japan hosted a conference in Tokyo

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) hosted a conference in Tokyo, inviting economists and central bank officials from Japan and abroad. 

Governor Ueda Kazuo stated the BOJ's cautious approach toward its 2-percent inflation target, considering advancements in prices and wages. In March, the BOJ ended its negative interest rate policy, marking a shift away from its massive easing.  Attention is now directed towards the scale of bond purchase reduction and the timing of any future rate adjustments.