BoJ's Kuroda: Japan is basically at full employment

The Bank of Japan's (BoJ) Governor, Haruhiko Kuroda, is speaking before the Japanese Parliament today, giving a speech regarding the Japanese economy and monetary policy.

Key highlights:

• Japan has been implementing strong quantitive easing measures to bolster the economy.
• Inflation has been rising steadily for two years.
• The BoJhas every intention of continuing with their powerful monetary easing stance.
• Fiscal policies have had some effect, and are stimulating demand.