Pandemic set to tip Japan into deep recession this year, BOJ seen easing again: Reuters poll
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is expected to slip into a deep recession this year with the economy set to contract for a third straight quarter in April-June, a Reuters poll showed on Wednesday, as the coronavirus outbreak wreaks havoc on businesses and daily life. Nearly 80% of economists polled saw the Bank of Japan's next move to be an easing of monetary policy. About half said it would happen this month, which would follow the BOJ's easing of corporate funding strains in March to calm markets..