The chances the Bank of Japan eases further have increased, according to over half of economists polled by Reuters after the central bank last month committed to expanding stimulus if a global slowdown derails the economic recovery here. Should the Japanese currency strengthen to below 100 yen on the dollar - which would hurt the nation’s vital exporters - that could also prompt the central bank to loosen policy further, many analysts said. The yen firmed to a seven-month high this week. Last month, the BOJ said it would ease policy “without hesitation” if overseas risks prolong and threaten the economy’s momentum to ... (full story)