BOJ to boost bond purchase, leaves key rate unchanged at 0.1%

BOJ to boost bond purchase, leaves key rate unchanged at 0.1%

TOKYO, Japan - Bank of Japan Governor Masaaki Shirakawa speaks at a press conference at the BOJ on March 18. The central bank decided to increase its outright purchase of government debt to boost liquidity in the money market in an effort to contain the fallout from the global financial crisis. (Kyodo)

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