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BOJ Governor reveals why 2.5% inflation won't trigger rate hikes yet

Reading time: 2 min • Aug 29, 2025, 05:18 AM (UTC)

Key Points

  • Tokyo's core inflation dipped from 2.9% to 2.5%, still above...

Japan's inflation data dropped like a polite bow – respectfully, but not dramatically. Tokyo's core inflation slipped from 2.9% in July to 2.5% in August, marking three months of gentle cooling. Yet somehow, this still counts as "hot" by Bank of Japan standards, sitting comfortably above their 2% target like an overachieving student who can't help but excel.

The Great Inflation Balancing Act

Governor Kazuo Ueda finds himself in the economic equivalent of walking a tightrope while juggling flaming torches. On one hand, inflation remains stubbornly above target – the BOJ's preferred measur...

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