Masaru Hayami told reporters today, "although the US stock prices fall and US dollar is weak, the essential economic indices have not shown any sign of worsening."

速水优今天告诉记者说：「尽管美国股价下跌，美元疲弱，不过实质的经济数据并未显现出恶化迹象。

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Hayami has said little since his appointment, mentioning only that stable currencies are important.

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"The economic recovery is slowing further and uncertainty over economic prospects is growing, " Mr Hayami said.

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The result is Hayami, in many ways the ideal compromise because he combines private-sector and government experience.

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