BOJ cuts assessment on industrial production

Reuters reports the key headlines following the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) announcement.

Maintains assessment of Japan’s economy expanding moderately as a trend.

BOJ cuts assessment on industrial production.

Industrial output is falling due to impact of natural disasters.

Core CPI moving around 0.5%.

Risks regarding overseas economy remain big so must watch impact on corporate, household sentiment.

Japan's economy likely to continue expanding moderately as a trend.