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BOJ Outlook Report: What to Watch
The Bank of Japan is set to release its latest three-year forecasts for economic growth and prices on Friday, offering possible clues over whether it will tinker with its aggressive asset-buying program launched in April 2013. Here’s a guide on what to watch out for in the report, known as the “Outlook for Economic Activity and Prices.” Next Year’s Price Forecast Any lowering of the inflation forecast for the fiscal year ending March 2016 is the factor most likely to fuel renewed speculation of additional easing measures. Since the BOJ launched its current aggressive package of measures, its nine-member ... (full story)