37 Minutes Can Make All the Difference When Waiting for BOJ

Time frame is a key indicator for 2-day policy meetings
Bank of Japan meets today amid signs of economic weakness

Haruhiko Kuroda, governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ), speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Aug. 7, 2015. — Haruhiko Kuroda, governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ), speaks during a news conference in Tokyo, Japan, on Aug. 7, 2015.
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By Yuji Nakamura and Yuko Takeo

October 6, 2015 at 5:00 PM EDT

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October 6, 2015 at 11:57 PM EDT

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For a big clue on what the Bank of Japan will do Wednesday, keep an eye on the clock.

If Governor Haruhiko Kuroda surprises markets with changes to monetary policy, the board’s deliberations are likely to run longer than usual.

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