TOKYO: The Bank of Japan surprised markets on Friday with only minor tweaks to its giant stimulus plan that reignited concerns its monetary policy arsenal is almost empty.
Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 stock index dropped and the yen surged as the underwhelming changes burst hopes for a one-two punch to boost the sluggish economy—after the government unveiled a huge spending package this week.
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