BoJ: No change in rates? – TD Securities

According to analysts at TD Securities, while a move by the BoJ at this meeting is unlikely in their view, officials have been edging towards action as reflected in various comments by BoJ policymakers.

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“Governor Kuroda has highlighted four options for potential easing. A scheduled consumption tax hike next month together with a strong JPY have increased the pressure for the BoJ to act. At the same time policy is already ultra- easy and the BoJ remains cognisant of adverse secondary impact of policy on Banks.”