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Bank of Japan Holds Steady with Negative Rates, Cautious Amid Global Shifts
In a widely anticipated move, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy, continuing to stand as the only central bank in the world with negative interest rates. 
In a widely anticipated move, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) has maintained its ultra-loose monetary policy, continuing to stand as the only central bank in the world with negative interest rates. -
Bank of Japan Plans to Reduce Bond Purchases in the First Quarter Amid Policy Shift Speculations
On December 27, the Bank of Japan disclosed its government bond purchase plan for the first quarter of the next year, announcing a reduction in the scale of its bond purchases and the frequency of its long-term government bond purchase operations. 
On December 27, the Bank of Japan disclosed its government bond purchase plan for the first quarter of the next year, announcing a reduction in the scale of its bond purchases and the frequency of its long-term government bond purchase operations. -
Bank of Japan Signals Potential Shift from Ultra-Loose Monetary Policy Amid Inflation Goals
The Bank of Japan's Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated on Monday that the likelihood of achieving the central bank's inflation target is gradually increasing. The Bank of Japan's Governor Kazuo Ueda indicated on Monday that the likelihood of achieving the central bank's inflation target is gradually increasing. -
Bank of Japan's Sudden Policy Shift Sends Tremors Through Global Markets
In a move that has sent ripples through the bond and currency markets, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) subtly adjusted its language today. 
In a move that has sent ripples through the bond and currency markets, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) subtly adjusted its language today. -
Bank of Japan Flexes Rate Control: A Stepping Stone in Global Interest Rates Evolution
On July 28, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced that it would flexibly implement its yield curve control (YCC) policy. The bank will adjust its control over the 10-year government bond yield, allowing it to fluctuate outside the 0% ±0.5% range. Meanwhile, to mitigate the impact on the bond market, the BOJ will adjust fixed-rate operations, purchasing 10-year Japanese government bonds at a rate of 1% every business day. This shift suggests that Japan is beginning to move away from its extremely relaxed monetary policy, but the approach remains cautious. On July 28, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced that it would flexibly implement its yield curve control (YCC) policy. The bank will adjust its control over the 10-year government bond yield, allowing it to fluctuate outside the 0% ±0.5% range. Meanwhile, to mitigate the impact on the bond market, the BOJ will adjust fixed-rate operations, purchasing 10-year Japanese government bonds at a rate of 1% every business day. This shift suggests that Japan is beginning to move away from its extremely relaxed monetary policy, but the approach remains cautious. -
Will the Bank of Japan Make Its Move this Week? Despite Market Skepticism, UBS Believes it Will!
The Bank of Japan is set to release its quarterly economic report and policy statement this week. Ahead of this pivotal interest rate decision, the market is embroiled in fierce speculation over whether the Bank of Japan will launch another surprise move. The Bank of Japan is set to release its quarterly economic report and policy statement this week. Ahead of this pivotal interest rate decision, the market is embroiled in fierce speculation over whether the Bank of Japan will launch another surprise move. -
Bank Of Japan Plans To Cut COVID-19 Support As Economy Reopens
Japan's COVID-19 infection rates are dropping. 
Japan's COVID-19 infection rates are dropping. -
Japan's Digital Currency On Track To Enter Second Phase Next Year
More details about the digital currency should be available once it enters its second phase next year. 
More details about the digital currency should be available once it enters its second phase next year. -
Japan Will Do ‘Whatever it Can’ to Diminish COVID-19 Economic Damage
Japan scrambles frantically from collapsing into an economic depression and promises unlimited spending to stem the economic crisis spawned by the coronavirus. 
Japan scrambles frantically from collapsing into an economic depression and promises unlimited spending to stem the economic crisis spawned by the coronavirus. -
Japanese Stocks Rise As Bank of Japan Bolsters Financial Policy Measures
Asia Pacific markets rally on Monday after news of decision by the BOJ to enhance financial easing 
Asia Pacific markets rally on Monday after news of decision by the BOJ to enhance financial easing
