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MNI BRIEF: BOJ Sees Supply Chain Pressures On Q1 Output

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Japan's production output could be facing greater than previously expected headwinds from a global shortage of semi-conductors, although Bank of Japan officials see it as a temporary issue that won't impact the overall recovery trend, MNI understands. Production adjustments are seen lingering longer than expected in January when the BOJ released its quarterly Outlook Report, as automobile makers now planning further tweaks to output.

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