The recent rebound in underlying inflation provides a reason for the Bank of Japan to stand pat at Friday’s meeting, but not a compelling one. With the economy back in recession and the tight labour market failing to boost wages, we think it more likely that policymakers will opt for another expansion in monetary stimulus.
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