Shirakawa: Want to hit 2% price target as soon as possible

Considerable efforts needed to hit 2% target; Cannot reach 2% inflation quickly simply by narrowing output gap; Japan is headed in right direction to end deflation; Board member Shirai’s call for more easing aimed at clarifying BOJ stance on boosting economy, prices; Falling yen …

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Shirakawa: Want to hit 2% price target as soon as possible