[Barclays Bank: The Bank of Japan May Slightly Adjust the Wording of Its Forward Guidance] According to a report by Jinse Finance, on June 16, the Bank of Japan's current forward guidance states: Given that real interest rates are at significantly low levels, the central bank will continue to raise policy rates and adjust the degree of monetary easing to respond to developments in economic activity, prices, and financial conditions. Barclays Bank economists believe that the Bank of Japan will retain its forward guidance but may slightly adjust the wording, changing 'real interest rates are at significantly low levels' to 'real interest rates remain at low levels' or 'particularly in the short- and medium-term rate ranges, real interest rates remain negative.'