News Headline Summary

BoJ said to consider increasing FY14 inflation forecast at policy meeting this month

Update details:

- Overnight, Asahi reported that the Bank of Japan is reported to be weighing further easing at their January meeting and is considering increasing the asset-purchase program by JPY 10trl.
- Of note, the BoJ has been underpressure by the newly elected Abe to consider raising inflation target which currently stands at 1% to 2%.

Print 07:58, 10 Jan 2013 - Economic commentary - Source: Newswires