• BOJ maintains policy rate at -0.10%

Market news

16 March 2020

BOJ maintains policy rate at -0.10%

  • Increases annual pace of ETF purchases to ¥12 trillion (previously ¥6 trillion)

  • 10-year JGB yields target maintained at about 0%

  • Introduces new lending program to smooth funding for firms

  • Strengthens stance on asset purchases

  • To purchase more commercial paper, corporate bonds

  • BOJ says will take additional easing measures as needed

  • May increase or cut ETF goal depending on situation

  • Economic activity likely to remain weak for the time being

  • Somewhat weak indicators of inflation expectations have been seen recently

  • Need to watch for the impact of oil price drop

  • Watching the coronavirus impact very closely

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