BOJ's Kuroda Says First Sign of Exit Will Be Seen in Bond Yields

The video discusses adjustments in monetary policy, focusing on bond purchase targets and interest rates. It addresses market miscommunication and clarifies that bond purchases are no longer a primary operating target. The discussion includes the current yield curve control and the conditions under which the policy might change, emphasizing that interest rate changes will signal any significant policy shifts.

What was the initial target for bond purchases before the adjustment?

• 100 trillion yen

• 80 trillion yen

• 60 trillion yen

• 40 trillion yen

What is the current operating target for the 10-year JGB rate?

• 1%

• 0%

• 0.5%

• 1.5%

What was the intention behind allowing fluctuations in the 10-year JGB rate?

• To stabilize the currency

• To manage economic circumstances

• To reduce market participation

• To increase bond purchases

What will indicate a shift in the current monetary policy?

• Increase in bond purchases

• Introduction of new currency

• Change in interest rates

• Decrease in inflation

What inflation target must be met to consider exiting the current policy?

• 1%

• 1.5%

• 2%

• 2.5%