We've cut our 2025 GDP growth forecast for Japan by 0.1ppt to 1% due to the worse external demand outlook and maintain our projection for 2026 at 0.6%. We continue to think that the Bank of Japan will raise the policy rate in July, but a hike in June is possible.
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