Institute of International Finance February 1, 2024

Global Macro Views: Timing BOJ’s YCC Exit

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Cooling inflation complicated the timing of Japan's exit from yield curve control in early 2024. Wage negotiations were central to establishing a firmer basis for policy normalization. The February assessment retained an expectation of an exit by July, while recognizing that Governor Ueda's communication could alter the timetable.

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Cooling inflation complicated the timing of Japan's exit from yield curve control in early 2024. Wage negotiations were central to establishing a firmer basis for policy normalization. The February assessment retained an expectation of an exit by July, while recognizing that Governor Ueda's communication could alter the timetable.

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Jonathan Fortun (2024). Global Macro Views: Timing BOJ’s YCC Exit. Institute of International Finance.