Bank of Japan meeting concludes Friday - preview

Snippet via Deutsche Bank on what to expect from the Bank of Japan later this week. DB doesn't expect changes to the current policy.

• Given there won't be an Outlook Report, ... (see the BOJ ) as likely continuing to focus on downside inflation risks but emphasises that inflation and currency are among key catalysts for a policy change

DB have "significantly" increased its inflation forecast for Japan. I posted earlier on Nomura with the same:

• Nomura says Japan has "now-persistent and above-trend growth and inflation"

ps. The BOJ statement is due on Friday. Earlier previews

• Bank of Japan to remain on hold at its meeting this week - preview
• 3 reasons the Bank of Japan is expected to keep policy unchanged at this week's meeting

Bank of Japan Governor Ueda has been moving only very slowly.