BOJ monetary policy meeting this week - preview

Bank of Japan statement is due on Thursday 25 April 2019

As always the time is unknown, there is no firmly scheduled time fo the announcement.

On recent experience 0230 to 0300GMT is a good time to expect it

Justin posted a comprehensive preview earlier:

• Heads up: BOJ set to announce latest monetary policy decision later this week

This via ASB:

• Continued subdued growth and inflation are encouraging Bank of Japan officials to comment about the risks of easing policy. However, concerns over the amount of domestic bank lending to the real estate sector are beginning to concern the central bank. Despite a soft external backdrop, domestic demand continues to hold up, and as a result, we expect the BoJ to leave rates on hold at -0.1%.