BOJ is still halfway to 2.0% inflation target says Kuroda

Mr K on Bloomberg. Is he saying his cup is half full or half empty?

• 2 year time frame is needed to show strong commitment
• Japan has come to a place where there it is not deflationary
• There is no plan to change the BOJ's strong commitment for prices
• BOJ will add stimulus if the inflation target is at risk
• BOJ is not trying to surprise with policy

Still going

• Japan's wages will rise as prices increase
• Doesn't think income gap is widening considerably now