Japanese Government Bonds News

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"BOJ Eyes Cautious Rate Hikes as Deflation Battle Nears End"

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda acknowledges progress in moving away from zero inflation and lifting expectations but highlights the unique challenges the BoJ faces, including the difficulty in assessing economic responses due to minimal interest rate movements. No immediate hints were given about the upcoming June meeting, though there are expectations of potential interest rate hikes or further trimming of Japanese Government Bond purchases.

via ForexLive|

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BOJ's Yield Curve Control Shift Raises Concerns of Financial Instability

The Bank of Japan has adjusted its ultra-easy monetary policy by discarding an explicit ceiling for 10-year Japanese government bond yields. In response to rising prices and the weakening yen, the central bank introduced more policy flexibility and established 1% as a new reference point for 10-year yields.

via Nikkei Asia|

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Bank of Japan Abandons Yield Curve Control, Sparks Speculation

The Bank of Japan has adjusted its ultra-easy monetary policy by discarding an explicit ceiling for 10-year Japanese government bond yields. In response to rising prices and the weakening yen, the central bank introduced more policy flexibility and established 1% as a new reference point for 10-year yields under its yield curve control framework.

via Nikkei Asia|

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European Stocks Dip as German Economy Stagnates, Bank of Japan Jolts Markets

European stocks dipped as the German economy stagnated in the second quarter, failing to show any growth, while Spain's economy grew in line with expectations. The Bank of Japan announced a policy shift, allowing greater flexibility in its target range for 10-year Japanese government bond yields, which rattled Asia-Pacific markets. Yields for 10-year Japanese government bonds reached their highest levels in almost nine years. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs named Chinese stocks to buy after fiscal stimulus measures were announced, and Morgan Stanley revealed a cautious stance on the global office spaces sector.

via CNBC|

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