CommentJapanese law requires 'autonomy' but leaves room for government influenceA recent draft of a basic economic policy document has given the market the impression that the government may intervene in the central bank's monetary policy. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Nikkei)ISAYA SHIMIZUJuly 15, 2026 04:45 JSTTOKYO -- Questions about central bank independence are pushing up yields on long-term Japanese government bonds, with some market participants worried that the Bank of Japan could lag in tackling inflation because of government preferences.
Questions over BOJ independence risk rise in long-JGB yields
Japanese law requires 'autonomy' but leaves room for government influence
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