Bank of Japan Hints at Ending Negative Rates in Early 2024
- Bank of Japan policymakers hinting at ending negative interest rate policy in early 2024
- Market players expect Japan to exit negative rates in early 2024
- Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino said exiting negative rates would have little economic impact
- Himino said BoJ will consider appropriate timing and procedure for exiting negative rates
- Signals increasing optimism from BoJ on price and wage increases in Japan