Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: Changes in the Bank of Japan’s monetary policy do not necessarily mean the end of deflation.

Gazprom: It will continue to deliver natural gas to Europe through Ukraine, with a delivery volume of 42.4 million cubic meters on Tuesday.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The possibility of achieving the 2% target of sustained stability is not 100%, but it is increasing.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: We are paying attention to the economic and foreign exchange market conditions after the Bank of Japan’s policy changes.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The market will determine long-term yields.

Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki: We see positive signs in the Japanese economy.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: There is no consideration for naming the new policy framework because it is a "regular" monetary operation.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Interest rate levels will be determined by the market.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: We will implement "conventional" monetary policy.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Considering that inflation expectations are still some distance away from the 2% target, it is important to maintain an accommodative environment.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The appropriate interest rate level will be determined based on economic conditions.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Loose conditions will firmly support the economy and prices.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: Financial institutions can independently set loan and deposit interest rates.

Market News: South Korea will reduce taxes for shareholders of companies that increase dividends.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: We will continue to purchase government bonds at a similar scale as before.

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda: The loose policy stance will remain for some time.

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda Kazuo: The quantitative and qualitative easing (QQE) policy framework, yield curve control, and negative interest rates have played a role.