日本5月消费者通胀料进一步上升

Core Viewpoint - Japan's consumer inflation is expected to rise further in May as the effects of government measures to curb inflation diminish [1] Group 1: Inflation Trends - In April, consumer inflation excluding volatile fresh food rose by 3.5% year-on-year, up from 3.2% in March [1] - The economist Takeshi Minami noted that while imported inflation is gradually decreasing, food prices may remain high due to global abnormal weather patterns and ongoing rice supply shortages [1] Group 2: Future Projections - If the excessive weakness of the yen is corrected and rice prices begin to decline, consumer prices may fall below the Bank of Japan's 2% target by early 2026 [1]