The 'Summary of Opinions' from the March (15 and 16) Bank of Japan monetary policy meeting.

  • Balance of risks to Japan and overseas economies remain tilted to the downside
  • Export, production remain weak, may affect capes
  • 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

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Full text is here (its an easy read, in point form)

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The 'Summary of Opinions' is published prior to the release of the full minutes (these are due on May 9 for the March meeting)