Many citizens are telling us to press ahead again with reforms.

There has to be some predictability in monetary policy for the sake of everyone's economic activities.

Under the BOJ Law, the central bank is by definition aimed at achieving price stability. It is natural for the BOJ to emphasize the CPI.

If an exchange fails to secure normal trading, this calls into question its purpose.

I think there are probably lawmakers who are wavering and people who think it is undesirable for there to be any major, unpredictable upheaval.

Given both the real economy and people's sentiment, I would say the Japanese economy is now about to exit a dark tunnel and move in a bright direction.