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Japan loosens its grip on long-term interest rates

by Justin Ho

Oct 31, 2023

The Bank of Japan’s "yield curve control policy" could be on its way out as central banks around the world raise rates to beat inflation.

Until recently, the Bank of Japan was trying to keep interest rates on bonds low to stimulate the economy. Above, the Bank of Japan building.

Richard A. Brooks/AFP via Getty Images

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