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2008
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Bank of Japan offers unlimited free credit
The Bank of Japan has said it will offer unlimited free credit in an attempt to inject liquidity into the money markets.
It is hoped the move will help reduce borrowing costs around the world, increase the range of Japanese government bonds and improve the cash flow of companies.
Investment Markets reports that the decision is in line with European governments, while the US Federal Reserve has described the move as a positive one.
The Bank of Japan currently has over $950 billion in foreign exchange reserves, meaning it has a big stake in the world economy and the global financial services industry.
According to Bloomberg, the yen saw gains yesterday for the first time this week due to speculation that a $250 billion banking investment by the US Treasury will not prevent a recession.
Kenichi Yumoto of Societe Generale SA commented: "The yen is a safe-haven currency and is likely to be bought."
Related news stories:
Bank of Japan to 'sit tight' on interest rates (3rd September 2008)
Japan bank files for bankruptcy (13th September 2010)
Japan banks scrap merger (14th May 2010)
Bank of Japan helps with economic bolstering (10th May 2010)
Bank announces quantitative easing (6th October 2010)
It is hoped the move will help reduce borrowing costs around the world, increase the range of Japanese government bonds and improve the cash flow of companies.
Investment Markets reports that the decision is in line with European governments, while the US Federal Reserve has described the move as a positive one.
The Bank of Japan currently has over $950 billion in foreign exchange reserves, meaning it has a big stake in the world economy and the global financial services industry.
According to Bloomberg, the yen saw gains yesterday for the first time this week due to speculation that a $250 billion banking investment by the US Treasury will not prevent a recession.
Kenichi Yumoto of Societe Generale SA commented: "The yen is a safe-haven currency and is likely to be bought."
Related news stories:
Bank of Japan to 'sit tight' on interest rates (3rd September 2008)
Japan bank files for bankruptcy (13th September 2010)
Japan banks scrap merger (14th May 2010)
Bank of Japan helps with economic bolstering (10th May 2010)
Bank announces quantitative easing (6th October 2010)
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