Japan Faces Speculators on Two Sides Challenging the Yen, Bonds
- BOJ buys bonds a day after loosening grip on debt yields
- Top official warns repeatedly that intervention is possible
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The contradictions in Japan’s efforts to protect the yen while slowing the pace of rising bond yields are becoming increasingly clear in currency and debt markets.
While Thursday presents a slightly different picture after the Federal Reserve kept rates on hold, the action in Tokyo on Wednesday underscores Japan’s huge challenge.