Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles indicates that the slowdown in Japan's corporate goods and services price inflation is alleviating pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates [1][2] - In May, Japan's Corporate Goods Price Index (CGPI) year-on-year increased by 3.2%, the lowest level since September 2024, compared to an expected 3.5% and a revised previous value of 4.1% [1] - The month-on-month CGPI for May showed a decrease of 0.2%, against an expected increase of 0.2% and a previous value of 0.2% [1] Group 2 - The decline in prices for steel products by 4.8%, chemical products by 3.1%, and non-ferrous metal products by 2.1% in May reflects a decrease in import costs due to the appreciation of the yen [1] - The import price index in yen terms fell by 10.3% year-on-year in May, following a 7.3% decline in April, indicating a significant reduction in raw material import costs [1] - Despite the overall price decline, food and beverage prices rose by 4.2% in May, up from 4.0% in April, suggesting that companies are still passing on higher costs to consumers [1] Group 3 - Economic analysts suggest that the Bank of Japan may face significant obstacles in raising interest rates this year due to various factors, including the impact of U.S. tariffs and domestic economic stimulus measures [2] - Japan's economy contracted in the first quarter, which may support the central bank's cautious stance, especially after lowering growth forecasts in the last meeting [2] - The Bank of Japan's Governor has indicated readiness to raise interest rates once the economy shows signs of recovery driven by steady wage increases [3]
【环球财经】日本企业商品物价指数涨幅放缓 减轻日本央行加息压力
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-06-11 04:48