What would a 5-year yield target mean for Japan?

If the Bank of Japan shortened the duration of its yield target, the impact on economic activity and inflation would probably be small but it could improve the long-term health of insurers and pension funds. It’s not clear though what could prompt such a policy shift and we expect the Bank to stick to its 10-year target for the foreseeable future.

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