Shirakawa said yesterday the BOJ was in close cooperation with the government, raising speculation policy makers will boost stimulus when they meet Jan. 21-22. Japan’s currency slid against all of its major peers before data forecast to show the nation’s trade deficit widened. The euro remained lower before the European Central Bank meets today following two days of declines. Australia’s dollar gained after China’s exports and imports grew more than estimated.
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Yen Falls 2nd Day as Abe Urges BOJ on Inflation Target
Shirakawa said yesterday the BOJ was in close cooperation with the government, raising speculation policy makers will boost stimulus when they meet Jan. 21-22. Japan’s currency slid against all of its major peers before data forecast to show the nation’s trade deficit widened. The euro remained lower before the European Central Bank meets today following two days of declines. Australia’s dollar gained after China’s exports and imports grew more than estimated.
