BOJ’s Kuroda: Prices are keeping momentum towards 2% but lacks strength

More comments flowing in from the BOJ Chief Kuroda, as he now speaks on the inflation outlook in his presser.

Headlines:

CPI excluding food and energy is stagnating

Prices are keeping momentum towards 2% but lacks strength

Will pursue powerful monetary easing to achieve price target 

Expects wage rises from labour talks to support the economy

Fed hike not having a serious impact on EMs