What is more, we are delighted to share with you information – not only on what is happening in Japan but also around the globe – on various occasions, including events at branches like the opportunity we are enjoying today. I would like to express my sincere gratitude and also ask for your continued cooperation.
Today I will be talking about the early resolution of the deflation problem and the Bank’s two programs. In the first half of my talk, let me outline financial and economic developments since the summer.