The Bank of Japan’s latest increase in its asset purchase program has caused asset prices to rally and the yen to weaken. However, it remains to be seen whether the effect will be sustained and translate into stronger economic growth remains to be seen. We think the Bank’s moves are a step in the right direction but more still needs to be done.
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