BOJ’s Amamiya - Recent slowdown in BOJ bond buying due to guiding rates appropriately

Bank of Japan (BOJ) Executive Director Masayoshi Amamiya, also known as ‘Mr. BOJ’, says the recent slowdown in the bank’s bond buying is a result of guiding rates appropriately. 

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BOJ already has sufficient steps to guard against fluctuation in future profits

The recent slowdown in BOJ’s bond buying is due largely to fact, upward pressure on Japan yields from US rates is receding