The Bank of Japan (BOJ) has released a new research paper estimating the policy reaction function of monetary policy as perceived by market participants. The authors, Haba, Hirano, Ito, and Kaihatsu, found that the perceived impact of inflation on monetary policy is minimal when interest rates are at the effective lower bound. This indicates that market perceptions are closely tied to actual changes in central bank policy.

Notably, while the sensitivity to inflation generally rises during interest rate hikes, certain market participants maintain a low expectation of policy response due to long-term inflation expectations diverging from the BOJ’s price stability target. This subgroup may foresee an extended period of low interest rates, highlighting a divergence in market sentiment around monetary policy efficacy.

The findings suggest that perceptions of monetary policy are inherently state-dependent. The effectiveness of such policies may vary based on macroeconomic conditions and individual expectations. These insights could be crucial for understanding future market behaviors and the broader implications for Japan’s monetary landscape.

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Official Source: Bank of Japan