The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-low interest rates and dovish policy guidance on Thursday, reassuring markets that it will continue to swim against a global tide of central banks tightening monetary policy to combat soaring inflation. Here are some analysts’ views on the move and market reaction: Shigetoshi Kamada, General Manager—Research Department, Tachibana Securities, Tokyo…
Bank of Japan Keeps Ultra-Low Rates, Dovish Policy Guidance
September 22, 2022
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