Group 1 - The Bank of Japan decided to maintain its policy interest rate unchanged, with Governor Kazuo Ueda emphasizing that the current core Consumer Price Index (CPI) remains below the 2% inflation target, indicating high uncertainty about future trends [1][2] - Ueda stated that the overall inflation rate is likely to fall below the 2% target, and the duration of the core CPI being below this target remains highly uncertain [1] - The central bank will focus on core inflation indicators and will evaluate various data, including the impact of last December's interest rate hike, when making decisions [1] Group 2 - Ueda highlighted the potential impact of a weak yen on import costs and domestic prices, noting that the central bank is closely monitoring how the depreciation of the yen and rising import prices will affect core inflation [2] - The dollar-yen exchange rate saw significant increases, approaching the psychological level of 160, raising concerns about potential intervention by Japanese authorities [2] - Ueda emphasized the importance of maintaining the independence of the central bank while calling for the government to commit to fiscal health to gain market confidence [2]
日本央行维稳利率 行长警示外汇波动对核心通胀传导风险
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2026-01-23 15:45