The Effects of a Month of Negative Rates in Japan
Negative Interest Rates Don't Work in Japan: UBS
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The Bank of Japan shocked markets in January with negative rates. The policy had immediate effects on financial markets, even before it actually started on February 16.
Although most analysts don’t expect a change on Tuesday, they are expecting the central bank eventually to cut the rate further. Here’s a look at some effects of negative rates: