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Comment by jsutter909

6 days ago

Because it means they can borrow for free

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johnvanommen  6 days ago

Everything has consequences.

Free money is never free.

  • georgeecollins  6 days ago

    One cost is to the savings of Japanese people who don't get a competitive rate of return on their savings. They save a lot and generally don't invest abroad.

    • 1024core  6 days ago

      If their own government is giving them a 0 interest rate, why are they not investing abroad?

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