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BoJ Taking it Easy

21 Jun, by Steven Vannelli, CFA in Economy, Markets, News

Today the minutes of the April 27-28, 2023, Bank of Japan meeting were released. Below in italics are the top ten highlights generated by our AI engine. The Bank of Japan (BoJ) has been conducting purchases of various financial instruments and providing funds without setting...

Obituary: Yield Curve Control

13 Jan, by Knowledge Leaders Team in Economy

Overnight, traders pressed the Bank of Japan again on its Yield Curve Control (YCC). Japanese Government Bonds (JGBs) traded up to 55bps, exceeding the 50bps YCC. This prompted the Bank of Japan (BoJ) to intervene and hammer the rate back down to 50bps. At the same...