ICYMI – BOJ reportedly considering March rate hike, but outcome is still too close to call

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• BOJ reportedly considering March rate hike but outcome is still too close to call

No decision has been made yet, with outcome currently too close to call, according to people familiar with the matter.

• A final decision will be made after officials see the initial tally from spring wage talks due Friday, according to the people.

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• Officials are preparing for both a hike or a hold decision at the March 18-19, according to the people.
• the assessment of officials is that the bank is close to liftoff, according to the people.
• officials are mulling if they need to signal that a rate hike is in the pipeline to maintain expectations and limit possible market moves, the people said.

This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at www.forexlive.com.