# BOJ keeps to script, but new board member dissents as policy on hold

> The Bank of Japan held monetary settings steady on September 21 and reaffirmed its push toward 2 percent inflation. Board newcomer Goushi Kataoka dissented 8-1, arguing policy was not sufficient to reach the target. Governor Kuroda said the bank would keep its powerful easing and dismissed concerns about a rift on the board.

- Date: 2017-09-21 · published 2017-09-21T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: macro · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/69180-boj-keeps-to-script-but-new-board-member-dissents-as-policy-on-hold
- Commodities: [Japanese Yen (JPY per USD)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/USDJPY.md)

## Why it matters

The BOJ's continued easing keeps the yen weak and supports dollar strength against it. The direct effect on feed commodity prices is small.

## Read by commodity

- USDJPY: bullish ▲

## Sources

- business-standard.com: https://www.business-standard.com/article/reuters/boj-keeps-to-script-but-new-board-member-dissents-as-policy-on-hold-117092100559_1.html

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