BUZZ-Japan data on weak side today, BOJ stance unchanged despite

Tad weaker economic data out of Japan today, likely won't affect BOJ stance

January unemployment up a tick to 2.5%, unchanged 2.4% eyed

That said, jobs-applicants ratio up to 1.26 from Dec 1.25, 1.25 eyed

Also MOF survey showed Q4 CAPEX +0.6% q/q but off 0.2% y/y, rise eyed in '25

Recurring corporate profits up 13.5% however, on 2.5% rise in sales in Q4

Data suggests Japan Inc doing well and BOJ to err on side of tightening

Trump tariffs remain a threat but government hopeful won't damage economy

Trump voicing on weak yen also a concern but yen recently moving higher

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