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Bank of Japan (BoJ) news

The Bank of Japan (BoJ) is the central bank of Japan. It conducts monetary policy to achieve price stability and financial system stability. The BoJ employs various tools, including quantitative easing and yield curve control, to influence economic activity and promote sustainable growth in Japan.

USD/JPY soars as BoJ scraps negative rates
The Japanese yen has taken a tumble on Tuesday. In the North American session, USD/JPY is trading at 150.67, up 1.02%. BoJ lifts rates, end yield curve control The Bank of Japan hiked interest rates for the first time since 2007 at today’s meeting and also abolished the yield control curve to target interest rate at specific levels.
Mar 19, 2024 by Kenneth Fisher
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USD/JPY: JPY continued to sell off after BoJ put historic end to its negative rate regime
No clear forward guidance and “shadow accommodative vibes” in BoJ’s latest monetary policy led to a continuation of the rally in USD/JPY (JPY sell-off). Cautious now for USD/JPY bulls as it is now resting at the 20/151.95 major resistance zone where both verbal and real FX intervention has occurred in the past. BoJ Governor Ueda’s press conference later is likely to be critical with near-term key support at 148.70 to watch on the USD/JPY. Bank of Japan (BoJ) has not created a “shock” to the
Mar 19, 2024 by Kelvin Wong
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