BoJ to move towards strengthening its forward guidance – TD Securities

Sandeep Kanihama FXStreet Contributor

Analysts at TD Securities suggest that the BoJ could be moving towards strengthening its forward guidance following a likely Fed rate cut though TD think they will be more patient than other major central banks.

Key Quotes

“The BoJ has sounded more dovish of late, highlighting downside risks from weaker external demand while keeping their options open to further easing should the economy lose momentum. So far that has not been the case, with data over recent weeks such as industrial production, holding up well although there has been some softening in the Tankan.”

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Sandeep Kanihama

FXStreet Contributor

Sandeep Kanihama is an FX Editor and Analyst with FXstreet having principally focus area on Asia and European markets with commodity, currency and equities coverage. He is stationed in the Indian capital city of Delhi.

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