A few BOJ policymakers saw waning effects of funding support: minutes
A few Bank of Japan policymakers saw a declining need for the central bank's emergency support measures for corporate financing while one member pointed to their importance as a safety net, according to the Sept. 16-17 policy meeting minutes released Monday. To access full stories on Kyodo News English website, it is necessary to subscribe. Please contact Kyodo's... [read full story]
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