boj minutes, 2002-02-08
However, one member who took a more cautious view of the economy than other members said that the member would like to propose that the Bank should (1) introduce inflation targeting, (2) start purchasing foreign bonds in order to provide funds smoothly, and (3) raise the target for the outstanding balance of current accounts at the Bank to around 18 trillion yen.
Sentiment: neutral
Topic: mp_interest_rate