BOJ Is Set to Announce Policy Amid Speculation Over More Tweaks

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has maintained an extraordinary stimulus policy since 2013, despite global shifts away from such measures. Recently, the BOJ adjusted its yield curve control band, sparking investor reactions and market predictions. While Governor Kuroda insists this is not a policy change, traders speculate further adjustments. The future of BOJ's stimulus is uncertain, with debates ongoing about potential changes under a new governor.

Since when has the Bank of Japan been committed to extraordinary stimulus?

• 2010

• 2013

• 2015

• 2018

What was the purpose of widening the yield curve control band in December?

• To change the interest rate

• To decrease unemployment

• To improve bond market function

• To increase inflation

What is the main challenge for the Bank of Japan regarding its current policy?

• Currency devaluation

• Inflation control

• Interest rate hikes

• Communication

What are traders betting on regarding the yield curve control band?

• It will be widened

• It will be removed

• It will be narrowed

• It will remain the same

What is one potential future action for the Bank of Japan's yield curve control?

• Reducing inflation targets

• Increasing interest rates

• Widening the band to 0.75 or 1.0

• Narrowing the band