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MNI BRIEF: BOJ: 8 Out Of 9 Regions Cut Econ Views From January

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TOKYO (MNI)

Eight out of the nine regions in Japan lowered their economic assessments from three months ago, hit by Covid-19 and supply-side restrictions, although many said there are signs of a pick up, the Bank of Japan’s quarterly regional economic report said on Monday.

The regional report will likely prompt the BOJ board to assess its economic outlook at the April 27-28 meeting.

MNI Tokyo Bureau | +81 90-2175-0040 | hiroshi.inoue@marketnews.com
MNI Tokyo Bureau | +81 90-2175-0040 | hiroshi.inoue@marketnews.com

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