BOJ GOVERNOR UEDA: UNDERLYING INFLATION STILL REMAINS BELOW 2%

BOJ GOVERNOR UEDA: UNDERLYING INFLATION STILL REMAINS BELOW 2%
BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda highlights that underlying inflation remains below 2%.
Expressed concern over uncertainty in the overseas economy and prices.
Spring wage negotiations will be crucial for future BOJ policy direction.
No policy changes expected at next week's BOJ meeting, given the current economic backdrop.