BOJ Inflation Target Signal Supports Yen Gains, Strategists Say
monetary_policyJapanBloomberg30 Oct, 03:32 UTC
Context
The yen broadly held its gains after the Bank of Japan left its benchmark rate unchanged in an 8-1 vote, while signaling underlying inflation had reached its 2% target and opening the door to a December hike. The BOJ also accelerated the pace of ETF sales to about ¥860 billion ($5.5 billion) a year.
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