- Gotta laugh at western media, again.
Negative interest rates have nothing to do with consumers. Only businesses and top 1% who have deposits with the BOJ. The BOJ is trying to spur commercial banks to give out loans and kick start the economy. Its not working.
Japanese media and message boards are all quiet on this non-issue. These wsj and mishdish shit are meant to sway foolish investors away from the facts. If a few baka nihonji don't read the news and buy a safe, Kompai for the hardware store!