BOJ 'summary of opinions': Risk balance still down

The 'summary of opinions' from the March (15 and 16) Bank of Japan monetary policy meeting have been published, noting that balance of risks to Japan and overseas economies remain tilted to the downside

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Export, production remain weak, may affect capex

Markets remain unstable since the beginning of the year, but no disruption in Japan's economy

Wage growth weak

Data on inflation expectations falling

Chance of consumer inflation (excl. food, energy) remaining above 1% has diminished