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BOJ: MNI POLICY: BOJ Keeps Policy Unch; To Buy JGBs At Y80tn
- The Bank of Japan board decided Wednesday in a 7-to-2 vote to stand pat on
monetary policy, leaving yield curve control the asset purchases unchanged, as
Japan's economy is expanding moderately, despite the downside risks. The BOJ
vowed to maintain its current easy policy "for an extended period of time,"
taking into account uncertainties regarding economic activity and prices,
including the effects of the consumption tax hike planned for October 2019.
- For full story see MNI Main Wire at 03:33 GMT 10/31, or contact us for full
access.
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 0203-865-3809 | anthony.barton@marketnews.com

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