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MNI BRIEF: BOJ Mulls Wait For Long-End JGB Ops If Yields Dip

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The Bank of Japan could skip operations preventing any sharp declines in yields at the longer-end of the JGB curve for now, leaving price movements to the markets as ensuring low yields across the curve through the pandemic period, MNI understands.

Policymakers certainly haven't changed their opinion that an excessive fall in yields at the longer-end of the could have a negative impact on economic activity, perhaps undermining consumer sentiment.

The Bank must now decide on how many fixed amount longer-end buying operations will be conducted in April. The full purchase calendar will be released on March 31 -- the first market operations to be outlined under the new framework.

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