Yen under pressure as BoJ fails to indicate any tightening ahead - IG

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The Bank of Japan

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) recently announced that it will maintain its current approach to managing the economy and will keep its short-term interest rate at a negative 0.1 percent. This decision has caused the value of the Japanese yen to weaken and has resulted in the dollar gaining strength against it. Many thought that the BOJ might change its stance, but the bank stated that it would only consider making adjustments to its policy in January or April when it releases its quarterly outlook report.

Nikkei 225

The Japanese Nikkei 225, a stock market index, had a good day following the BOJ's decision. This pleased many investors who were hoping for some positive news. Despite expectations that the BOJ will end its negative rate policy in the coming year, the bank reiterated its willingness to implement further measures if needed due to the uncertain state of the economy. This cautious approach has brought some relief to the Nikkei 225.

The Japanese economy

In a survey conducted by Reuters, over 80 percent of the Japanese economy predicted that the BOJ would put an end to its negative rate policy next year, with April being the most likely timeframe. Some experts even anticipate a policy change as early as January. However, for now, the BOJ's decision has provided some temporary stability for investors.

To summarize, the BOJ has chosen to maintain its current ultra-loose monetary policy, keeping interest rates negative and government bond yields steady. This decision has caused the JPY to weaken and the USD to strengthen. The Nikkei 225 had a positive day following the announcement, providing some relief to investors. Although many expect a change in policy next year, the BOJ remains cautious and will wait until January or April to reassess the situation.

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