BOJ May Step In to Cope With Virus’s Economic Impact, Says Kuroda

Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda signaled growing concern over coronavirus, now saying the bank won’t hesitate to take action to cope with the virus’s economic impact if it becomes necessary.

Kuroda’s remarks in Japan’s parliament Tuesday contrasted with comments last month when he said it was too early to assume the latest viral outbreak would pose as big a threat as the 2003 SARS contagion.