18 Quotes by Takuji Aida

Mizuno's comments seem to be a message to the bond market that it should not be surprised by a rate move anytime.

But special factors, such as a reduction in fixed telephone fees, kept the growth down to 0.1 percent.

I think the biggest issue from this downgrade will be trust in Moody's as a ratings agency.

Japan's consumer spending is pretty firm, and it's expected to pick up momentum further in the next fiscal year. So far, the growth in consumption hasn't caught up to the pace of economic growth, but we expect it will gradually play a role as a locomotive for economic expansion.

We anticipate Japanese companies will try to compete in hiring good workers, driving up wages. Improving employment and rising wages will support demand, prop up economic growth and spur inflation.

There is robust demand for Japanese goods from the U.S. and Asia.

With economic growth being driven by consumer spending, the Bank of Japan will want to end quantitative easing soon to avoid the risk of the economy overheating.

Consecutive gains of core prices provide strong evidence that Japan is finally shaking off a long bout of deflation. It won't be a surprise if the Bank of Japan makes a policy turn even before April.

An economic improvement is spreading through all of Japan. We expect Japan's fourth quarter GDP to show a pretty good performance.