Falling import prices create another headwind for the BoJ

While the Bank of Japan remains upbeat about the prospects of hitting its 2% inflation target, the fact that non-energy import prices have just recorded the first fall since the launch of QQE underlines the difficulties it faces. We retain our forecast that policymakers will announce more easing soon.

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