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Hurdles for further easing are high

While there are mounting signs that a global downturn is underway, concerns about the impact of low policy rates on the health of the banking sector will probably prevent the BoJ from cutting its policy rates any further. Instead, the Bank’s response will probably be limited to largely symbolic measures.

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