South Korea Central Bank Signals Cautious Policy Amid Inflation and Middle East Tensions 
Bank of Korea Nominee Shin Hyun-song Calls for Flexible Monetary Policy Amid Iran War Risks 
RBI Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Middle East Tensions and Global Uncertainty 
Bank of Japan Governor Signals Accommodative Stance Amid Negative Real Rates 
Bank of Japan Eyes Further Rate Hikes Amid Middle East Tensions and Inflation Pressures 
Japan Inflation Expectations Rise as BOJ Rate Hike Timing Faces Uncertainty 
RBA's Hauser Flags Uncertainty on Rate Settings Amid Iran War Economic Risks 
Citigroup Delays Fed Rate Cut Forecast Amid Strong Jobs Data and Inflation Concerns 
Singapore Tightens Monetary Policy Amid Middle East War Inflation Risks 
RBNZ Holds Rates at 2.25% as Middle East Conflict Fuels Inflation Concerns 
RBI Clamps Down on Rupee NDF Activity, Banks Face Steeper Losses 
Paraguay Holds Interest Rate at 5.5% as Inflation Remains Stable Amid Global Uncertainty 
- Most members shared view momentum for Japan's inflation to reach 2 pct inflation was being maintained
- Some members said factors that would support rise in prices going forward had been increasing
- One member said recent yen depreciation might push up prices in short run but would not raise underlying trend in inflation
- Many members said yield curve control had been functioning as intended, JGB yield curve had been formed smoothly despite global yield rises
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Many members said BOJ must pursue powerful monetary easing as still long way to go to hit 2 pct inflation target
Here is the full text (PDF): http://www.boj.or.jp/en/mopo/mpmsche_minu/minu_2016/g161220.pdf
