boj minutes, 2002-01-16
On this basis, most members expressed the view that, given that the Bank had taken additional monetary easing measures in December 2001 fully taking into account economic and financial developments, the Bank should (1) maintain the current guideline for money market operations and promote stability of financial markets through provision of ample funds, and (2) examine how the significant increase in the outstanding balance of current accounts at the Bank would affect developments in financial institutions' behavior and financial markets.
Sentiment: neutral
Topic: mp_interest_rate