Reuters Poll: 15 of 25 economists see BOJ on hold until mid-2017

The latest Reuters poll conducted on BOJ expectations showed that a majority of the economists surveyed see BOJ to ease further next year.

Key findings from the survey:

90% of surveyed economists expect further easing from the Bank

15 of 25 see the BOJ on hold until mid-2017, then further easing

5 see further easing in April 2017

3 are looking for January 2017 easing

1 nominated December 2016

1 for March 2017

19 expect a cut of 0.1% further

6 expect an interest rate cut and the 10 year JGB yield target