Japan's low rates explained

Japan's low long-term interest rates can be explained with economic rationality, according to a paper published by the Bank of Japan on Wednesday.

The paper looks at the term structure of interest rates and monetary policy using a macro-finance model to find an economic justification for the low rates.

The Bank of Japan's overnight rate is 0.5% at present.

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