Core Viewpoint - Japanese consumer inflation has slowed unexpectedly due to government utility subsidies, but it remains significantly above the Bank of Japan's target level [1] Inflation Data - In August, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) excluding fresh food rose by 2.7% year-on-year, down from 3.1% in the previous month [1] - This marks the lowest growth rate since November of the previous year, aligning with economists' median forecasts [1] Monetary Policy Implications - The CPI data is unlikely to alter the Bank of Japan's policy decision, as it is widely expected that policymakers will keep interest rates unchanged [1] - Market participants are focused on whether Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda will indicate a closer approach to interest rate hikes during the press conference [1]
日本央行利率决议临近 日本通胀因补贴影响骤降
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-19 00:20