Japanese Finance Minister Katayama does not comment on specific bond yield levels; specific monetary tools are up to the BoJ, closely monitoring economic indicators and market situations
Newsquawk Staff ·
- Important that the government position secures market confidence.
- Will ensure fiscal sustainability to gain market trust.
- BoJ can adjust monetary policy regardless of what the government says.
- Predicts gradual increases in interest rates as the government is engaged in a proactive fiscal policy.
- Want to speed up discussions on expansion of JGB products targeting households.
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