What the Bank of Japan’s latest surprise could mean for markets

Although upward pressure on the yields of Japanese Government Bonds and on the yen could continue for a while, we’re sceptical of claims that today’s Bank of Japan decision to tweak its yield curve control policy marks the end of its ultra-loose monetary policy stance.

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