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Will the Bank of Japan soon start to tighten?

Recent comments by BoJ Board members have trigged speculation that the Bank is considering a gradual withdrawal of monetary stimulus, in part to help Japan’s banks. But with inflation still rooted well below the 2% target, we still expect the Bank to hold to its current course.

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