But figures due on February15 th, which are expected to show that GDP grew at an annual rate of3.5-4% in the three months to December, could give the bank the green light to raise rates at its next meeting.

• 但定于2月15日公布的数据预计将显示，去年第四季度日本gdp的年增长率达3.；5-4%25这给日本央行在下次会议上加息大开绿灯。