The Bank of Japan decided Tuesday to pump still more money into the economy amid falling stock prices, a rising yen and the bailout of Resona Bank.
The plan takes effect Wednesday.
"The measure of uncertainty surrounding the Japanese economy is growing," BOJ Gov. Toshihiko Fukui said. "Our move today shows the BOJ's commitment to take all pre-emptive measures against instability in financial markets."
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