BOJ should remain focused on 2 inflation target despite concerns over policy - OECD

Bank of Japan (BOJ) should remain focused on achieving the 2 percent price objective despite concerns over the sustainability of its ultra-easy monetary policy, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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Essential to maintain the JGB (Japanese government bond) market liquidity.

Premature for the BOJ to focus on the details of the exit strategy.

Purchases are eroding market discipline by rewarding companies simply for being in a major index.