Group 1 - Tokyo's inflation rate shows signs of slowing for the first time in four months, primarily due to a slowdown in energy price growth and the Tokyo government waiving water fees for some households [1] - The Consumer Price Index (CPI) excluding fresh food in June increased by 3.1% year-on-year, slightly below economists' forecast of 3.3%, while the overall inflation rate decreased from 3.4% in May to 3.1% [1] - Electricity prices rose by 5.3% year-on-year, significantly down from 10.8% the previous month, while gasoline prices fell by 1%, contrasting with a 6.3% increase in the prior month [1] Group 2 - Despite the inflation rate retreating, price increases remain above the Bank of Japan's target of 2%, raising market expectations for a potential interest rate hike [1] - There are internal divisions within the Bank of Japan regarding monetary policy, with some members advocating for maintaining ultra-low interest rates to assess the impact of U.S. tariff policies, while others focus on rising domestic inflation pressures [2] - The Bank of Japan has lowered its economic growth forecast due to uncertainties surrounding U.S. tariff policies, complicating the timing of the next interest rate hike [2]
东京通胀率四个月来首次放缓 日本央行加息预期仍存
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2025-06-27 00:37