BOJ steers policy on a steady course in September

BOJ steers policy on a steady course in September, USD/JPY little changed below 109.50. 

Key points

Maintains short-term interest rate target at -0.1%

Boj maintains 10-year jgb yield target around 0%

Releases details of its scheme for combating climate change

Boj made decision on yield curve control by 8-1 vote

Boj board member kataoka dissented

more to come ...