Japan's Central Bank Shifts Gears: Interest Rates Up, Bond Purchases Down The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has taken a significant step towards normalizing its monetary policy by raising its short-term interest rate to 0.25% and announcing plans to gradually reduce its bond-buying program. This decision, made unanimously at the end of a two-day policy meeting, marks a shift from the bank’s long-standing ultra-loose monetary policy. The BOJ plans to halve its monthly bond purchases to 3 trillion yen by early 2026, signaling a move towards quantitative tightening. While this move is seen as more aggressive than expected, some analysts suggest it may not be enough to significantly strengthen the yen, especially in light of potential Federal Reserve decisions. « Previous Article Next Article » Share This Article Choose Your Platform: Facebook Twitter Google Plus Linkedin Related Posts Ports as Pawns: The $2 Trillion Transformation of Global Trade Hubs READ MORE Gold Breaks New All-Time Highs – Is Silver Next? READ MORE Bill Gross Urges Federal Reserve to Halt Tightening and Slash Rates to Avert Recession READ MORE Global Currency Shifts: Dollar Rises, Yen Struggles, and Europe Reacts READ MORE Misery Index vs. Consumer Sentiment: A Paradox in American Economic Perception READ MORE Add a Comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Name * Email * Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Comment