BoJ's Fukui watching long-term rates closely

Bank of Japan governor Toshihiko Fukui voiced concern over rising long-term interest rates on Wednesday 12 April as data showed further evidence of a solid economic recovery.

"Long-term interest rates have recently risen slightly, and in addition have shown a slight trend towards more irregular movements," Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor Toshihiko Fukui told a parliamentary committee. "Long-term interest rates are of great interest to us. We must closely monitor their movements."

"When our zero rate

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