Japan’s general election outcome could muddle BOJ plans
Summary
Recent poll shows risk of ruling coalition losing majority
New coalition could include party favouring easy policy
Messy election outcome could hurt Ishiba’s hawkish streak
Political disorder risks causing delay in BOJ rate hikes
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) – The risk of Japan ending up with a minority coalition government after the upcoming general election is raising concerns that the central bank could face complications in its quest to gradually wean the nation off decades of monetary stimulus.
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