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How Central Banks Steer the Yield Curve Without Rate Hikes
Season 1
Episode 32
Published 3 weeks ago
Description
Episode 32 of Monetary Policy Explained digs into a quiet but powerful central bank tool: yield curve control. Lucas and Luna explore how the Bank of Japan has managed to cap long-term bond yields since 2016, why it matters for global bond markets, and whether the Federal Reserve or ECB could ever adopt similar tactics. With concrete examples from the BOJ's experience, they unpack the mechanics, the risks, and the recent adjustments to the yield curve control band in 2025. If you've wondered how central banks influence borrowing costs beyond just raising or lowering the policy rate, this episode gives you the framework.