Bank of Japan to step up pace of easing in October

The Bank of Japan’s more upbeat economic assessment today suggests that the introduction of more stimulus as early as July is off the table. However, we remain convinced that the prospect of prolonged below-target inflation will convince policymakers to step up the pace of easing by October.

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