We continue to expect the Bank of Japan to announce further substantial monetary stimulus eventually, but those now speculating that it might act within the next few months are likely to be disappointed. The case for loosening monetary policy to encourage firms to raise wages early in the New Year seems particularly weak. What’s more, the government itself will shortly be unveiling additional fiscal measures to limit the impact of April’s consumption tax hike.
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