BOJ Leaves Policy Settings Unchanged

The video discusses the Bank of Japan's recent policy statement, highlighting that the policy remains unchanged with slight optimism in economic language. Inflation is still below target, and there was a board dissent favoring a more aggressive approach. The new board member, Kataoka, supports this aggressive stance, reflecting Prime Minister Abbe's influence. Investors are curious about potential adjustments in bond yield targets, even if inflation goals are unmet. Governor Corona's stance on policy flexibility remains unclear.

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