BOJ’s Kuroda: Global financial and capital markets have been unstable recently due to coronavirus spread

Global financial and capital markets have been unstable recently with growing uncertainties about the outlook for economic activity due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, said the Bank of Japan (BOJ) Governor on Monday.

He added: “The Bank of Japan will closely monitor future developments, and will strive to provide ample liquidity and ensure stability in financial markets through appropriate market operations and asset purchases.”