This suggests the possibility that the effects of zero interest rates might strengthen gradually. B. Price stability target and medium- to long-term inflation expectations  As I have explained, developments in economic activity and prices have been on an improving trend.
However, to achieve the price stability target of 2 percent, I think that it is necessary that a wide range of economic entities make use of the benign financial environment brought about by QQE and make continuous efforts to strengthen the economy’s growth potential.