Bank of Japan Maintains Unprecedented Stimulus Levels

The Bank of Japan continues its unprecedented stimulus, aiming to boost the monetary base by 80 trillion yen annually, expecting moderate economic recovery. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority found no evidence of market manipulation in its foreign exchange probe, despite a suspected attempt. BASF's plan to swap natural gas assets with Gazprom was canceled, costing 324 million euros, highlighting strained Europe-Russia relations.

What is the annual pace at which the Bank of Japan plans to boost the monetary base?

• 60 trillion yen

• 70 trillion yen

• 80 trillion yen

• 90 trillion yen

What did the Hong Kong Monetary Authority find in its foreign exchange probe?

• No evidence of market manipulation

• Complete market stability

• Evidence of market manipulation

• Multiple attempts to influence the market

What was the suspected attempt related to in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's investigation?

• Interest rate fixing

• Asian currency benchmark fixing

• Commodity price manipulation

• Stock market manipulation

Which company was involved in a failed asset swap deal with Russia's Gazprom?

• ExxonMobil

• DuPont

• BASF

• Dow Chemical

What was the financial impact on BASF due to the cancellation of the deal with Gazprom?

• 500 million euros

• 100 million euros

• 200 million euros

• 324 million euros