2344 GMT - Japanese stocks may decline as caution over the outlook for the Bank of Japan policy continues. Nikkei futures are down 0.1% at 37540 on the SGX. USD/JPY is at 149.34, compared with 149.84 as of Tuesday's Tokyo stock market close. Investors are focusing on the BOJ's policy meeting outcome due later in the day. JX Advanced Metals' trading debut is also being closely watched. The Nikkei Stock Average rose 1.2% to 37845.42 on Tuesday.(kosaku.narioka@wsj.com)
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March 18, 2025 19:44 ET (23:44 GMT)
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