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Expanded lending package gives central bank a boost in struggle to contain government debt yields
Kuroda, or his successor, must solve challenges around yield curve control
Maintaining ultra-loose monetary policy for now merely defers the euthanasia of persistently unprofitable companies
Yen tumbles 2% after decision to maintain ultra-loose monetary policy
Recent policy tweaks seen as failing to restore order to government debt market
Lack of clarity on the successor to governor Haruhiko Kuroda adds to questions over yield control policy change
Yields still climbing as investors spot path to higher interest rates after Bank of Japan’s policy tweak
And stockpickers’ 2023 dilemma
IMF says move was ‘sensible’ but clearer communications would help anchor markets
‘Major surprise’ sends yen roaring higher and pushes Tokyo stocks lower
One last rug pull before retirement
The central bank’s move is justified but it is too little too late
Fumio Kishida says package will cut consumer inflation even as Bank of Japan keeps ultra-loose policy
Prime minister urges companies that are passing cost increases on to consumers to also raise wages
The collapse of the yen piles pressure on the central bank to change course after decades of loose monetary policy
Analysts predict sell-off will continue as Japan’s central bank sticks to low interest rates
Japanese currency comes under further pressure as US Treasury yields rise
Central bank governor tells FT conference impact on yen of rising US rates likely to ease
‘Haven’ status undermined as global monetary policy drives currency down
Central bank chiefs Lagarde, Kuroda and Bailey echo his comments as they watch for price pressures
The country’s central bank has a few more innovations for others to consider
Central bank opts for discretionary policy and scraps target for equity purchases
Policy review may pave the way for greater variability in bond and equity purchases
Masayoshi Amamiya’s comments suggest financial centre’s hopes will be dashed
Japanese central bank warns economic outlook ‘remains highly uncertain’
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