The BoJ will likely hand over the existing framework to the new governor. However YCC will likely face further market challenges around key events.
The BoJ stood firm and held policy settings unchanged amid intense market speculation.
The updated BoJ forecasts showed officials are sceptical about inflation pressures remaining sustained.
However, comments by Governor Kuroda signal a degree of uncertainty for YCC.
The upcoming Shunto wage negotiations and the announcement of the new governor will be key waymarks for the policy outlook.