The Bank of Japan’s big move at the end of last month was a watershed moment in recent monetary-policy history.
Its surprise rate increase positions the overnight uncollateralized call rate as the central bank’s main tool for achieving its inflation target, and leaves asset purchases as a supplementary measure.
At last, the BOJ has a policy framework better aligned with those of major central banks globally.
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