A Reuters poll has found:

  • 7 of 16 analysts expect the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to ease again in July, while 3 tip April

Japan Fiscal year 2014/15 GDP is seen at +0.7 % (vs +0.9 % in the February poll),

  • Fiscal year 2015/16 has GDP expected at +1.2 % (vs +1.3% in February)

Core CPI, excluding tax hike, for Fiscal 2014/15 , seen a +1.0% (+0.9% in the February poll),

  • While for Fiscal year 2015/16 +1.0% (vs +1.1 pct)